Francis Avenue is in Rhos On Sea, Colwyn Bay and in Conwy district. LL28 4DL is located in the Llandrillo-yn-Rhos electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Francis Avenue, Rhos On Sea, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL28 4DN, LL28 4DF, LL28 4DD, LL28 4DH, LL28 4EE, LL28 4DX, LL28 4EL, LL28 4FB, LL28 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL28 4DL 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Avenue 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.
Francis Avenue 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Francis Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £549,950 | 2025-02-07 | £538,355 |
| 2 Francis Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2023-12-08 | £377,356 |
| 2 Francis Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-01-19 | £446,255 |
| 1 Francis Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-06-05 | £428,469 |
| 4 Francis Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2012-04-02 | £494,318 |
LL28 4DL 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 4DL 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 766 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rydal Penrhos Pwllycrochan Avenue , LL29 7BT | - not rated | 949 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandrillo Yn Rhos Primary School Elwy Road , Llandrillo Yn Rhos LL28 4LX | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Bryn Wentworth Avenue , LL29 6DD | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cystennin The Old Highway , Mochdre LL28 5AU | - not rated | 1,956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Cafe & Gift Shop | 71 Rhos Promenade | 785 yd | |
| Dionyssos Resto | 11 Everard Road | 844 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 17a Rhos Road | 850 yd | |
| Fat Jacks | 17 Rhos Road | 874 yd | |
| Johnny Dough's Rhos-On-Sea | 24 Rhos Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toad Pub | West Promenade | 571 yd | |
| The Boathouse | 5-7 Everard Road | 858 yd | |
| Tapps at Rhos | 1 Everard Road | 866 yd | |
| Le Sport Health & Fitness | Le Sport Health & Fitness, Colwyn Avenue | 981 yd | |
| Elementary | 15 Penrhyn Avenue | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Lounge | 162 Conway Road | 193 yd | |
| The Byre | 160 Conway Road | 195 yd | |
| Cheekey Bay Pizza | 144 Conway Road | 196 yd | |
| Rozi's Tandoori House | Grosvenor Buildings, 99 Conway Road | 282 yd | |
| Jaap's Catch | 111 Conway Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Conway Road | 258 yd | |
| Co Op | Colwyn Avenue | 981 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.