Willow Street

Conwy, Conwy - Conwy, Wales

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Medium Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

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

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Best fit: First-time Buyers Fair

Good entry point at £149,000, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

👪 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
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.

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, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £149,000, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

45
Liveability Score
Top 15% in Conwy Top 42% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 7 transactions

Things You Should Know

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

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Weak family fundamentals

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

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Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Willow Street 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 5 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (2), cafe (1), and fast_food (1). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £149,000, with a slight decline of 5% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

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 Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£149,000
Median Price
7
Transactions (2015–2025)
-5.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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

Nearby Amenities

Milk Bar 38m (0.5 min walk)
Jade 2 51m (0.6 min walk)
Amser Da 100m (1.2 min walk)
Blas ar Fwyd 113m (1.4 min walk)
Llanrwst Library 152m (1.9 min walk)

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% 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.