Cader Idris is in Glan Conwy, Colwyn Bay and in Conwy district. LL28 5BX is located in the Llansanffraid electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberconwy. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cader Idris, Glan Conwy, Colwyn Bay, LL28 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL28 5NG, LL28 5BJ, LL28 5TA, LL28 5PU, LL28 5PY, LL28 5SY, LL28 5HY, LL28 5NL, LL28 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL28 5BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 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 | 20.7% | 24.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 50.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 47.3% | 42.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.4% | 11.6% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 40.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 99.2% | 98% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cader Idris was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the Glyn y Marl average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cader Idris has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Glyn y Marl and the 170th highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cader Idris, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-01-06 | £239,501 |
| 2 Cader Idris, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-05-25 | £257,062 |
| 4 Cader Idris, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-05-17 | £413,136 |
| 1 Cader Idris, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2004-04-26 | £342,036 |
| 6 Cader Idris, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2004-03-22 | £290,510 |
LL28 5BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LL28 5BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Glan Conwy Ffordd Top Llan , Glan Conwy LL28 5ST | - not rated | 302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Porth y Felin Ffordd Llanrwst , LL32 8FZ | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llangelynnin Henryd , LL32 8YB | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Deganwy Park Drive , Deganwy LL31 9YB | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Aberconwy Morfa Drive , LL32 8ED | - not rated | 3,935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Llan | Glan Aber, Church Street | 534 yd | |
| The Olive Tree Coffee Shop, Snowdonia Nursery & Garden Centre | Snowdonia Nurseries, Llanrwst Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Inn | The Cross Keys, Llanrwst Road | 630 yd | |
| The Sports Pavillion | Glan Conwy Sports Association, Pendraw'r Llan | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | Llanrwst Road | 636 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.