Side-by-side comparison of LL23 Bala and LL28 Colwyn bay covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LL23 is the more affordable option at £170,000 median vs £225,000 in LL28. LL23 has lower recorded crime (254 vs 1,107 offences over 13 months). LL28 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LL23 Bala | LL28 Colwyn bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £170,000 | £225,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 254 | 1,107 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 30.4 | 55.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 59.3 | 79.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 59.0 | 65.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.