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Property investment stats for Colwyn Bay, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Colwyn Bay.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Colwyn Bay sits on the North Wales coast and offers a property market that blends reasonable affordability with steady rental demand. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.1 points to homes that are accessible for many local buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 22.0% suggests rents are not out of reach for most tenants. The median price per square foot stands at £212 per sq ft, with median asking prices for a three-bedroom house and a two-bedroom flat at £289,950 and £175,000 respectively. In rental terms, the market shows a median rent of £1,300 for a three-bedroom house and £875 for a two-bedroom flat, giving investors a clear sense of local pricing.

Sales volumes are healthy at 441, and properties typically spend 77 days on the market, which suggests a reasonable level of liquidity for sellers. The median discount to asking price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), indicating buyers have some room to negotiate but are not picking up bargains en masse.

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Key investment stats for Colwyn Bay

Median price per sq ft

£212 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.8%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.7%

Sales in past year

441

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Colwyn Bay

Live prices in Colwyn Bay, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£289,950

25% of properties below...

£189,950

75% of properties below...

£399,612

Most expensive property

£1,250,000

Live listings

464

Median days on market

77

Should you invest in Colwyn Bay?

Opportunities

  • Investors can secure strong rental yields of 5.8%, which are competitive for the area and offer a robust income stream.
  • The market’s annualised growth over three years of 2.8% signals a steady upward trend in values, despite recent short-term movements.
  • With a private rented sector in the 72nd percentile for the UK, there is a larger-than-average pool of tenants seeking rental homes, supporting ongoing demand.

Risks

  • The capital growth over the last year of -0.7% shows some short-term volatility, which may concern those seeking immediate appreciation.
  • The population aged 60+ is in the 90th percentile, while the 20-40 age group is much smaller, which could influence long-term rental demand and market dynamics.
  • A median discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) means sellers may need to be flexible, and buyers should be cautious about overpaying.

Outlook

The coming year is likely to see Colwyn Bay’s property market remain stable, with rental yields continuing to offer solid returns for investors. While short-term capital growth has changed by -0.7% over the past year, the three-year trend of 8.6% and annualised growth of 2.8% suggest the area is not prone to dramatic swings.

Liquidity should remain reasonable, given the current days on market of 77 days and annual sales of 441, making it possible for investors to enter or exit the market without undue delays. Affordability metrics, such as the price-to-income ratio of 5.1 and rent-to-income ratio of 22.0%, indicate that both buyers and tenants can still access property here without excessive financial strain. Investors should expect a market that rewards patience and careful selection rather than short-term speculation.

Live properties in Colwyn Bay

Investment properties in Colwyn Bay, Wales

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
35% below median price

£270,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Abbey Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay...

Properties needing refurbishment in Colwyn Bay, Wales
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 178 days

£164,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

St. Davids Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn...

Slow to sell properties in Colwyn Bay, Wales
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
Reduced by 14%

£595,000

3 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

APARTMENT 7, MADOC COVE, Marine Dri...

Big price drop properties in Colwyn Bay, Wales
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
5,090 sq ft

£1,250,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Oak Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Properties with planning granted in Colwyn Bay, Wales
Planning Granted
3 bedroom apartment for sale
37% below median price

£160,000

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Whitehall Road, Rhos on Sea, Conwy,...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Colwyn Bay, Wales
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,950 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.5%

Best places to invest in Colwyn Bay

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LL294.0%3.6%£202 / sq ft
2LL284.0%2.6%£232 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.