Town Pop. 9,115

Living in Kinmel Bay: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kinmel Bay comes out at 50/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 61/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the LL18 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the LL18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Its healthcare score runs 15 points below the LL18 district's 76/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
161.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 778 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 181 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 123 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Public order 110 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 87 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 193 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 169 crimes
  2. 2 Towyn Road 105 crimes
  3. 3 Owain Glyndwr 71 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital23.5 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital25.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)86.4%
available across Conwy
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 233 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate47.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed47.9%Unemployed3.3%Retired30.8%Student3.9%Other inactive14.1%
Professional & managerial29.1%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary35.7%
No qualifications25.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership72.6%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
58
Council tax Conwy · 2025-26
A £1,547
B £1,805
C £2,063
D £2,321
E £2,837
F £3,353
G £3,868
H £4,642
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Rhyl 2 mi
Abergele and Pensarn 2.2 mi
Prestatyn 5.6 mi
J2A M53 18.9 mi
J2 M53 19.4 mi
J3 M53 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £202,000 84
Detached £225,000 59
Semi-detached £176,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£149k £178k £209k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinmel Bay a nice place to live?

Kinmel Bay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kinmel Bay is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kinmel Bay?

Crime levels in Kinmel Bay are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 1,472 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Kinmel Bay?

The current median house price in Kinmel Bay is £202,000, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £225,000, semi-detached £176,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 84 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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