Penrhos Road, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4DB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL28 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55%	51%	-4.0%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	45%	49%	4.0%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	22.9%	25.1%	2.2%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	54.1%	50%	-4.1%	44.2%	5.8%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10%	9.7%	-0.3%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	10.8%	12.8%	2.0%	6.1%	6.7%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.5%	41.9%	2.4%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	34.8%	33.3%	-1.5%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	17%	16.5%	-0.5%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	5%	6.9%	1.9%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	3.7%	1.5%	-2.2%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.7%	16.4%	-6.3%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	5.8%	-4.0%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	10.6%	-3.9%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	5.3%	2.9%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	15.4%	4.8%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	33.7%	42.4%	8.7%	33.8%	8.6%
Other	6.3%	4.1%	-2.2%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.1%	-0.9%
Chinese	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	96.6%	96.3%	-0.3%	81.4%	14.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	94%	95.2%	1.2%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	95.2%	2.5%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0.5%	4%	3.5%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0.4%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.7%	76.7%	6.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Penrhos Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrhos Road was 96.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Eirias average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Penrhos Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Eirias and the 126th highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LL28 4DB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Penrhos Road are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Conwy.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Penrhos Road, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LL28 4DB

Average Price
£269,304

Semi-Detached
£373,036

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£382,517

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,700

Other
£163,880

Estimated Average Property Prices for Penrhos Road

Average Price
£275,363

Semi-Detached
£336,417

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£380,445

Flats/Maisonettes
£165,683

Other
£89,555

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Penrhos Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ridge Cottage, 8 Penrhos Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building	£229,000	2021-12-21	£234,779
11 Penrhos Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building	£389,950	2021-11-18	£407,068
Flat 10 Stafford House, 23 Penrhos Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£117,000	2021-07-09	£119,922
Flat 9 Stafford House, 23 Penrhos Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,500	2020-07-13	£144,797
Flat 3 Stafford House, 23 Penrhos Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Other, an established residential building	£135,000	2020-02-07	£161,316

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LL28 4DB

Employment

LL28 4DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LL28 4DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	170
Full-Time Employee	98
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Looking after home or family	15
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	34
Education	24
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Construction	17
Other	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Brackley Avenue , LL29 7UU	- not rated	467 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Rydal Penrhos Pwllycrochan Avenue , LL29 7BT	- not rated	644 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Pen Y Bryn Wentworth Avenue , LL29 6DD	- not rated	1,500 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llandrillo Yn Rhos Primary School Elwy Road , Llandrillo Yn Rhos LL28 4LX	- not rated	1,592 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Eirias High School Eirias Road , LL29 7SP	- not rated	1,727 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Corner Cupboard	1 Wynnstay Road	542 yd
Haus	13 Penrhyn Road	642 yd
Virgilio's	19 Penrhyn Road	642 yd
Flat White Cafe	15 Penrhyn Road	648 yd
SIP Cafe & Kitchen	24 Conway Road	658 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Toad Pub	West Promenade	111 yd
J D Wetherspoon Plc	The Picture House, 24-26 Princes Drive	631 yd
The Bay Hop	17 Penrhyn Road	642 yd
Sheldons Cafe Bar Ltd	8 Penrhyn Road	710 yd
The Station	1 Station Road	726 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coffee Pot (Kiosk No 2)	The Promenade	123 yd
Rozi's Tandoori House	Grosvenor Buildings, 99 Conway Road	402 yd
Jaap's Catch	111 Conway Road	402 yd
The Byre	160 Conway Road	451 yd
Cheekey Bay Pizza	144 Conway Road	452 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Lidl, Conway Road	366 yd
Morrisons	Bay View Centre, Sea View Road	843 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	Bay View Shopping Cent, Sea View Road	843 yd
Home Bargains	Unit C1, Bay View Centre, Sea View Road	927 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LL28 4DB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	47.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LL28 4DB