Llandudno vs Conwy: which place suits you better?
Compare Llandudno and Conwy on housing costs, rail access and the very different local character information available for the two North Wales towns.
Llandudno place profile · Conwy place profile
Key differences between Llandudno and Conwy
- Typical sold price
- Llandudno: £172k · Conwy: £256k · £84k difference
Living in Llandudno vs Conwy: at a glance
Llandudno is less expensive overall, with a typical sold price of £172k compared with £256k in Conwy. Both have rail access, but no like-for-like journey times are shown. Wales does not publish the overall school rating used elsewhere in these comparisons, while the local-local character information is much stronger for Conwy, centred on its UNESCO-listed castle, medieval walls and independent shops.
Local character and setting
Llandudno
The available local information currently available for Llandudno is limited, focusing on independent retailers within the Victoria Shopping Centre.
Sources: Shopping Outlets In North WalesConwy
Conwy is defined by its UNESCO-listed castle and medieval town walls, with independent shops, craft galleries and local food producers adding to the historic centre.
Sources: Things to do in Conwy, North Wales · Shopping in Conwy CountyWhich place may suit your priorities?
Llandudno
- Lower typical house prices
Conwy
- UNESCO-listed castle and medieval town walls
- Independent shops and craft galleries
House prices in Llandudno and Conwy
| Measure | Llandudno | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sold price £84k difference | £172k · 714 sales | £256k · 608 sales |
| Detached homes £17k difference | £326k · 122 sales | £343k · 218 sales |
| Semi-detached homes | £235k · 162 sales | £226k · 200 sales |
| Terraced homes £22k difference | £170k · 157 sales | £192k · 118 sales |
| Flats £100k difference | £115k · 273 sales | £215k · 72 sales |
Commuting from Llandudno and Conwy
| Measure | Llandudno | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| National Rail access | Llandudno | Conwy, Deganwy, Llandudno Junction |
Schools in Llandudno and Conwy
| Measure | Llandudno | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| School quality | Wales publishes no overall school rating | Wales publishes no overall school rating |
| Primary and secondary schools | Stage-specific choice unavailable | Stage-specific choice unavailable |
| These counts cover rated schools linked to the local area used by Homestead. Nearby schools may also serve the area, and the figures do not represent catchments or admissions. | ||
The trade-off between Llandudno and Conwy
Llandudno is substantially less expensive, while Conwy has the much stronger historic-centre case in the available details, centred on its castle and medieval walls. Both have rail access without like-for-like journey times, and Wales does not publish the overall school rating used on the English pages.