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About

Rhiw ward sits on the western side of the town of Conwy, encompassing a mix of residential streets and elevated land. The area includes part of the town's historic walls and is bordered by the Conwy River estuary to the north. Its topography slopes upwards from the town centre, offering views over the rooftops and towards the water. Housing here ranges from traditional terraces to more modern developments, serving as a primarily residential community for the town.

A significant feature is the presence of Conwy Mountain, a large hill of heath and rock that forms a prominent backdrop. Public footpaths lead from the ward up its slopes, providing access to the Iron Age hillfort of Castell Caer Seion. This open countryside contrasts with the urban layout below, with the mountain's silhouette defining the southern skyline of the area.

Area overview

On average Rhiw has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhiw is £47,441 per year. Rhiw is home to around 6,023 people, with a population density of about 1,276.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhiw Population
6,023
Population density
1,276.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.69(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.09(+62%)
Public order
8.3(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+11%)
Other theft
6.48(+41%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,457
90.66%
Other White
154
2.56%
Indian
63
1.05%
Irish
55
0.91%
Other Asian
46
0.76%
Total population: 6,019

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,908
37.4%
Level 3 (A level)
898
17.6%
No qualifications
878
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
380
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
974
37.18%
Owns with a mortgage
706
26.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
674
25.73%
Other social rented
154
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
79
3.02%
Total households: 2,620

Property prices in Rhiw

Median price£258,013
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £395K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £258,013 (about £232 per square foot) in Rhiw area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhiw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£397,475£275
Semi-Detached21£225,000£240
Terraced5£178,000£136
Flats16£70,750£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhiw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhiw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£54,500£145,000£128,250
2017£241,500£52,000£157,000£200,000
2018£240,000£68,000£130,000£95,000
2019£282,500£90,000£160,000£175,000
2020£366,000£60,000£168,975
2021£395,000£90,000£190,000£219,000
2022£340,000£87,500£194,975£220,000
2023£458,498£71,000£213,000£313,000
2024£386,000£69,975£235,000£170,000
2025£399,950£93,500£226,250£178,000
2026£357,500£68,250£225,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhiw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhiw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£101£171£80
2017£168£101£173
2018£186£120£193£199
2019£187£159£197£130
2020£207£104£204
2021£217£126£227£212
2022£254£140£240£76
2023£250£125£251£191
2024£265£127£250£239
2025£260£133£246£136
2026£288£115£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhiw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhiw in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rhiw

Is Rhiw safe?

Rhiw records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rhiw?

The median sale price in Rhiw is £258,013 (about £232 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rhiw?

Rhiw scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rhiw sits around rank 1,076 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rhiw?

The average household income in Rhiw is around £47,441 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rhiw?

Rhiw is represented by 3 elected councillors: John Roberts (Liberal Democrats), Simon Philip Croft (Liberal Democrats) and Trevor Stott (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Rhiw

LL297NF

Gregory Crescent

LL298LA

Princes Drive

LL296AN

Kings Drive

LL290DN

Princes Drive

LL296DT

Bryn Garan

LL285YS

Llanrwst Road

LL298NF

Wynnstay Road

LL297LY

Conway Road

LL297NB

Yerburgh Avenue

LL296DB

Birkdale Avenue

LL297BG

Queens Park

LL298PT

Marine Road

LL285EN

Llanrwst Road

LL297BF

Cwrt Y Dderwen

LL296EB

Ffordd Yr Wyddfa

LL296DY

Llys Argoed

LL297DT

Woodland Road East

LL297HS

Conway Road

LL296DG

Sunningdale Grove

LL296DX

Ael Y Broch

LL297YJ

Kings Crescent

LL297AJ

Victoria Park

LL297NA

Conway Road

LL290FL

Princes Drive

LL297BW

Pwllycrochan Avenue

LL290FY

Princes Drive

LL298LF

Princes Drive

LL290FU

Princes Drive

LL285YT

Llanrwst Road

LL298PZ

Marine Road

LL297YB

Alexandra Road

LL297LN

Conway Road

LL297UP

Brackley Avenue

LL298PB

Mostyn Road

LL297YN

Oak Drive

LL297YU

Llanrwst Road

LL297LL

Conway Road

LL297HE

Old Highway

LL298PR

Penrhyn Road

LL285YN

Hafodty Lane

LL296AB

Nant Y Glyn Road

LL297YA

Walshaw Avenue

LL297AW

Conway Road

LL297BN

Old Highway

LL298RP

Ellesmere Road

LL298PQ

Marine Road

LL285EW

Llanrwst Road

LL297YG

Kings Road

LL297NE

Gregory Close

LL296ED

Cerddedfa Glyder

LL296DH

Bryn Celyn

LL297LW

Conway Road

LL290GF

Rhiw

LL296AG

Penybryn Road

LL285YJ

Bryn Hafod

LL297BH

Queens Drive

LL285YQ

Pen Y Mynydd

LL297BT

Pwllycrochan Avenue

LL298BP

Station Road

LL296AJ

Kings Oak

LL297RB

Nant Y Glyn Road

LL298NA

Hawarden Road

LL297YP

Oak Drive

LL297BE

Queens Avenue

LL296AW

Troon Way

LL298PS

Marine Road

LL298XP

Princes Drive

LL296DS

Fron Uchaf

LL290FH

Princes Drive

LL297BB

Coed Pella Road

LL298LH

Rhiw

LL297NN

Abergele Road

LL296DE

Bryn Carrog

LL285UZ

Briarswood Close

LL290FZ

Princes Drive

LL290AS

Princes Drive

LL290GN

Rhiw

LL296DA

Birkdale Close

LL296EF

Stryd Tryfan

LL298PD

Princes Drive

LL298NT

Wynnstay Road

LL297YE

Lansdowne Road

LL297BU

Pwllycrochan Avenue

LL298LG

Penrhyn Road

LL290FQ

Princes Drive

LL296DU

Coed Y Glyn

LL297BQ

Rydal Mount

LL296DR

Bryn Eryr

LL297AD

Conway Road

LL298PP

Kingsway

LL297AZ

Conway Road

LL296AP

Troon Way

LL297AX

Victoria Park

LL298WH

Princes Drive

LL298RR

Egerton Road

LL285YL

Llanrwst Road

LL285YH

Cherry Tree Lane

LL297BX

Clos Garddwyr

LL296DL

St Andrews Road

LL297DH

Woodland Road West

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.