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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £254,675 in Rhiw area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhiw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£395,000
Flats18£83,750
Semi-Detached23£225,000
Terraced5£178,000

10 years median price trend in Rhiw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhiw.

All postcodes in Rhiw

LL297YT

Llanrwst Road

LL296AL

Pen-Y-Bryn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.