County guide / Conwy

Conwy: Property, Schools and Retirement Costs

Across the 6 Conwy locations we cover, the average property price is £232,500 and Band D council tax averages £2,489. Conwy is the most expensive at £290,000, Abergele the least at £200,000.

The short answer

Across the 6 Conwy locations we cover, the average property price is £232,500 and Band D council tax averages £2,489. Conwy is the most expensive at £290,000, Abergele the least at £200,000.

Buying a home in Conwy

The county average is £232,500.

A 10% deposit on that average is £23,250. Conwy runs 25% above that average, so the same deposit reaches further in Abergele.

Average property price across Conwy

Conwy£290,000Llandudno£275,000Llanfairfechan£215,000Llanrwst£215,000Abergele£200,000Colwyn Bay£200,000
Local averages for the 6 locations covered in this guide.

Later life and property wealth in Conwy

Owners aged 55 and over across Conwy sit on an average £232,500 of property value.

It costs fees and stamp duty but carries no compounding interest. Both routes are compared in the town guides below.

Retirement costs across Conwy

Band D council tax averages £2,489 across these locations. That is £207 a month before anything else. Authorities set their own rate, so the bill can change with a short move.

Housing is the fixed line in any retirement budget. Each town guide converts the local figure into the pot needed to cover it at an assumed 4% withdrawal rate.

Towns at a glance

Town Average price Band D Good or better schools Guides
Conwy £290,000 £2,472 0 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Llandudno £275,000 £2,481 0 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Llanfairfechan £215,000 £2,525 0 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Llanrwst £215,000 £2,513 0 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Abergele £200,000 £2,485 0 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Colwyn Bay £200,000 £2,457 0 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions

Compare towns directly

Side by side on price, deposit, schools and running costs.

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Guides across Conwy

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Questions people ask

Where are house prices highest in Conwy?
Of the locations covered here, Conwy is highest at £290,000 and Abergele lowest at £200,000.
How much is council tax in Conwy?
Band D averages £2,489 a year across these locations. Each authority sets its own rate, so check the specific council before you budget.
Does That's Family Finance cover the whole of Conwy?
For mortgages, equity release and pensions we introduce you to a separately regulated partner firm.
How do I check broadband speed at a property in Conwy?
Use Ofcom's free broadband and mobile checker at checker.ofcom.org.uk. Enter the property's postcode and choose the address to see which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available before you make an offer.

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