Conwy: population and statistics
Conwy has a population of 114,421 (2025) across 1,130.2 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 260 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 114,421 residents
- 1,130.2 km²
- 101 people/km²
Conwy in numbers
Population of Conwy over time
Conwy had 115,380 residents in 2015 and 114,421 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 114,651 |
| 2021 | 114,788 |
| 2022 | 114,257 |
| 2023 | 114,631 |
| 2024 | 114,435 |
| 2025 | 114,421 |
All indicators for Conwy
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Conwy | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.0% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 17 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.3% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 307 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Conwy | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 58,520 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 200 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 43.5% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 61 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 11.7% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 287 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 52,235 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 206 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 82.0% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 17.7% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 131 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.0% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.0% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.0% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 246 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £217,829 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 257 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 198 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Conwy | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 72.0% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 222 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.9% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 5.5% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 85 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Conwy | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,450 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 234 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 47.6 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 139 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,565 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 241 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,424 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 269 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Conwy | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.1% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 288 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 115 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Conwy | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.5% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 156 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Conwy ranks 15 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 29.0% in Conwy, compared with an average of 22.2% in Wales and 19.4% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 11.7% in Conwy, compared with an average of 15.3% in Wales and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 158,289 football pitches.
- 2.8 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Denbighshire, 28.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wirral (329,896 residents), 58 km away.
Business sectors: Conwy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.3% ×3.0
- Accommodation and food services12.4% ×1.8
- Construction11.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.9
Where is Conwy?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Conwy?
Conwy has 114,421 residents (2025), ranking 260 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Conwy?
Conwy covers 1,130.2 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Conwy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Conwy went from 115,380 to 114,421, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Conwy?
Conwy is in Wales (region). Latitude 53.141, longitude −3.771.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Conwy?
In Conwy, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 29.0% (2025), ranking 17 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Conwy?
In Conwy, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 11.7% (2026), ranking 287 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Conwy?
The nearest to Conwy are Denbighshire (28 km), Gwynedd (36 km), Flintshire (43 km), Isle of Anglesey (44 km), Wrexham (52 km).