Ancaster Square

Conwy, Conwy - Conwy, Wales

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home High confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Excellent

Affordable at £93,500 with decent transport (90) and services (87). Good first step.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

58
Liveability Score
Top 2% in ConwyTop 10% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 18 transactions

Things You Should Know

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 20 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (87) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Ancaster Square is located in Conwy, near Llanrwst, Conwy - Conwy. Crime rates are above average, with 246 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including pub (4), restaurant (2), and cafe (1). The closest is McColl's (convenience, 16m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ancaster Square) is 9m away. The median property price is £93,500, though prices have fallen 23% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (20)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£93,500
Median Price
18
Transactions (2017–2025)
-23.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

McColl's16m (0.2 min walk)
Spar17m (0.2 min walk)
Caffi Contessa19m (0.2 min walk)
Pen-y-bryn Hotel22m (0.3 min walk)
La Barrica27m (0.3 min walk)
Llanrwst Post Office28m (0.3 min walk)
Ty Asha Balti House40m (0.5 min walk)
Clwb Llanrwst52m (0.7 min walk)
Llewelyn's54m (0.7 min walk)
New Inn58m (0.7 min walk)

Transport Links

Ancaster Square bus_stop9m
Watling Street bus_stop105m
Somerfield bus_stop114m
Plough Street bus_stop131m
Llanrwst Bridge bus_stop147m
Llanrwst Railway Station bus_stop218m
Llanrwst Rail Station rail_station255m
North Llanrwst Rail Station rail_station701m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.