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Conwy

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

Conwy supports 42,015 workplace jobs with median earnings 15% below the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 322nd of 391 local authorities.

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Population

114,891

↑ 0.2%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

42,015

Median Annual Earnings

£28,113

330th of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£234,133

↑ 1.8%330th of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£56,477

322nd of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 114,891. Population has grown by 0.2% over five years, significantly below the England rate of 11.4%. Working-age population (56.1%) is below the England average.

Population

114,891

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

56.1%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

15.5%

Over 65

28.3%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £28,113 are significantly below the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£28,113

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

N/A

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 34.3% (male median £35,952, female median £23,617). This is significantly above the England gap of 28.2%.

Gender Pay Gap

34.3%

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Conwy's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Agriculture, forestry & fishing (LQ 3.40) and Mining & quarrying (LQ 2.02). Wholesale & retail trade shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Education underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Human health & social work

Most Specialised

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

England: LQ 3.40

Fastest Growing

Wholesale & retail trade

Specialised Sectors

7

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for Conwy vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £234,133 is significantly below the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£234,133

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing Conwy to Wales and Great Britain averages.

Conwy's median earnings of £28,113 are 9% below the Wales average of £30,754. House prices are 9% below the Wales median. The claimant rate of 3.8% is higher than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£28,113

Wales: £30,754(9% below)
GB: £32,401(13% below)

Median house price

£234,133

Wales: £256,129(9% below)
GB: £269,841(13% below)

Claimant rate

3.8%

Wales: 3.4%
GB: 3.5%

GVA per job

£56,477

Wales: £60,032(6% below)
GB: £61,125(8% below)

Working-age population

56.1%

Wales: 60.2%(4.1pp lower)
GB: 61.9%(5.8pp lower)

Population change (5yr)

0.2%

Wales: 3.4%(3.2pp lower)
GB: 10.3%(10.1pp lower)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (Wales: 22 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.