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Property investment stats for Kinmel Bay, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Kinmel Bay.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Kinmel Bay offers a property market that has seen notable capital appreciation in recent years, with capital growth of 5.5% in the past year and a three-year growth of 19.6%. The area is characterised by a strong presence of older residents, with the population aged 60+ sitting in the 92nd percentile nationally, which shapes both demand patterns and long-term stability. Affordability is a relative strength, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.7 and a median price per square foot of £235 per sq ft, making entry costs accessible compared to many parts of Britain. Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales of 143 and properties spending a median of 45 days on the market.

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Key investment stats for Kinmel Bay

Median price per sq ft

£235 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

5.5%

Sales in past year

143

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

Live property stats in Kinmel Bay

Live prices in Kinmel Bay, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£230,000

25% of properties below...

£184,950

75% of properties below...

£270,000

Most expensive property

£675,000

Live listings

93

Median days on market

45

Should you invest in Kinmel Bay?

Opportunities

  • Investors can take advantage of strong rental yields of 6.0% in the top postcode district LL18, which are attractive for those seeking income.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £230,000, presenting a relatively low entry point for family homes in a coastal location.
  • A median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on achieved versus asking prices suggests some room for negotiation and value hunting.

Risks

  • The local workforce skews older, with the population aged 60+ in the 92nd percentile and professionals and managers in just the 7th percentile, which could limit future demand growth from younger or higher-earning buyers.
  • The area’s degree-educated population is in the 9th percentile, potentially impacting the long-term economic prospects and rental demand from more affluent tenants.
  • The student population is not a key driver here, sitting at the 42nd percentile, so student lets are unlikely to be a major opportunity.

Outlook

The outlook for Kinmel Bay is shaped by its stable, ageing population and a property market that has delivered annualised growth of 6.1% over the past three years. Investors can expect the pace of growth to remain steady, rather than spectacular, given the area’s demographic profile and moderate demand. The market is likely to remain liquid, with annual sales of 143 and properties typically selling within 45 days.

Affordability should continue to underpin interest from buyers seeking value, especially retirees or families looking for accessible coastal living. While the area may not attract a large influx of younger professionals, the combination of strong rental yields of 6.0% and reasonable entry prices provides a solid foundation for income-focused investors.

Live properties in Kinmel Bay

Investment properties in Kinmel Bay, Wales

2 bedroom bungalow for sale
On market for 176 days

£170,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Towyn Road, Towyn, LL22

Slow to sell properties in Kinmel Bay, Wales
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
28% below median price

£185,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Gors Road, Towyn, Abergele, Conwy, ...

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

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

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,400 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.9%

Best places to invest in Kinmel Bay

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LL186.0%5.6%£220 / sq ft
2LL224.4%5.3%£250 / sq ft

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.