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Kinmel Bay

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About

Kinmel Bay ward lies along the northeastern coast of Conwy county, directly bordering the Irish Sea. The area is primarily residential, characterised by modern housing estates and bungalows. Its flat topography is defined by the wide, sandy expanse of Kinmel Bay beach, which stretches towards the mouth of the River Clwyd. The ward includes the Sandy Cove caravan park, a significant feature of the local landscape and community.

Inland, the layout is structured around main thoroughfares like St. Asaph Avenue and Foryd Road, which connect the residential zones to local shops and services. The area contains several large static caravan parks and a golf course, reflecting its role in coastal tourism. The nearby Foryd Harbour, a tidal inlet, separates it from the town of Rhyl in neighbouring Denbighshire, marking a clear geographical boundary.

Area overview

On average Kinmel Bay has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kinmel Bay is £36,646 per year. Kinmel Bay is home to around 5,905 people, with a population density of about 1,238.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kinmel Bay Population
5,905
Population density
1,238.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.21(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.24(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+25%)
Public order
5.93(-28%)
Other theft
5.93(+29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,600
94.88%
Other White
59
1%
Chinese
29
0.49%
Bangladeshi
28
0.47%
Irish
27
0.46%
Total population: 5,902

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,297
26.51%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,086
22.2%
Level 3 (A level)
800
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
733
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 4,892

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,138
44.56%
Owns with a mortgage
741
29.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
15.04%
Other social rented
106
4.15%
Other forms of private rent
72
2.82%
Total households: 2,554

Property prices in Kinmel Bay

Median price£192,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £250K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Kinmel Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kinmel Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£215,000£230
Semi-Detached24£180,000£212
Terraced3£155,000£238
Flats1£91,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kinmel Bay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£112,500£110,000
2017£143,750£125,000£104,000
2018£130,500£116,500£85,000
2019£164,000£126,000£110,000
2020£148,000£128,000£127,000
2021£185,000£142,750£124,950
2022£210,000£164,500£140,000
2023£186,000£185,000£149,000
2024£215,000£155,000£145,500
2025£220,000£178,500£152,500
2026£215,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£159£137
2017£153£157£142
2018£164£156£101
2019£173£161£124
2020£183£175£136
2021£206£186£196
2022£225£200£202
2023£218£210£144
2024£239£219£189
2025£226£209£238
2026£246£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kinmel Bay in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.