Tower Way is in Abergele and in Conwy district. LL22 7AY is located in the Gele and Llanddulas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Way, Abergele, LL22 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL22 7AR, LL22 7HD, LL22 7AS, LL22 7AT, LL22 7BB, LL22 7BG, LL22 7AU, LL22 9AQ, LL22 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL22 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 36.5% | 16.0% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 49.5% | -15.5% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 60.2% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 26.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 9.4% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 12.1% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 38.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Way was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Gele and Llanddulas average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tower Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Gele and Llanddulas and the 145th lowest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seran Goon Tower Way, Abergele, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2019-11-14 | £258,765 |
| Chamero Tower Way, Abergele, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-05-15 | £246,925 |
| Riverside Tower Way, Abergele, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2016-09-23 | £232,430 |
| Bryn Elwy Tower Way, Abergele, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-02-09 | £248,362 |
| Chamero Tower Way, Abergele, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-01-16 | £245,443 |
LL22 7AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Retired | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Emrys Ap Iwan Faenol Avenue , Abergele LL22 7HE | - not rated | 536 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glan Gele Ffordd Y Morfa , Abergele LL22 7NU | - not rated | 833 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glan Morfa Ffordd Y Morfa , Abergele LL22 7NU | - not rated | 833 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Elfod Junior School Ffordd Y Morfa , Abergele LL22 7NU | - not rated | 833 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Canolfan Addysg Nant-y-Bryniau Education Centre Abergele Hospital Site , Llanfair Road LL22 8DP | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Leaf Cafe | Chapel Street | 329 yd | |
| Gerry's Pizza | The Bridge House, Bridge Street | 335 yd | |
| The Sugar Den | 9 Market Street | 349 yd | |
| A J Kebab Fish & Chips / Johnny's Pizza Italian Style | 31-33 Market Street | 397 yd | |
| Sakura Restaurant | 22 Market Street | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Hotel | Bull Hotel, Chapel Street | 331 yd | |
| Pen Y Bont Inn | Bridge Street | 352 yd | |
| Y Gwindy (Bar Only) | Y Gwindy, Market Street | 355 yd | |
| The Hoptimist | 32 Market Street | 422 yd | |
| The Harp | The Harp, Market Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Box | 3 Pen Y Bont House, Bridge Street | 353 yd | |
| Red Chili | Crown Bach, Bridge Street | 353 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish Bar | Bridge Street | 353 yd | |
| Great Wall | 15 Market Street | 361 yd | |
| Top Wok | 4 Granville Terrace, Rhuddlan Road | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Market Street | 408 yd | |
| Nisa | 16 Market Street | 408 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.