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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.

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.