Ffordd Cwstenin is in Mochdre, Colwyn Bay and in Conwy district. LL28 5DW is located in the Mochdre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Cwstenin, Mochdre, Colwyn Bay, LL28 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL28 5DN, LL28 5DP, LL28 5DH, LL28 5DF, LL28 5DB, LL28 5DD, LL28 5DL, LL28 5DE, LL28 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL28 5DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LL28 5DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 54.4% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 22.2% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 40% | 39.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 19.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around LL28 5DW this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 28.3% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 21.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.7% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 43.7% | 13.5% | 30.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62% | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Cwstenin was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% higher than the Glyn y Marl average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ffordd Cwstenin has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Glyn y Marl and the 101st highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Ffordd Cwstenin, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-05-26 | £208,328 |
| Flat 3 Llys Cwstenin Ffordd Cwstenin, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2007-05-11 | £69,926 |
| Flat 3 Llys Cwstenin Ffordd Cwstenin, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2004-05-28 | £61,091 |
| Flat 3 Llys Cwstenin Ffordd Cwstenin, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2002-09-09 | £72,615 |
| 24 Ffordd Cwstenin, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2002-09-03 | £170,122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mochdre Infants C.P. School Station Road , Mochdre LL28 5EF | - not rated | 438 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cystennin The Old Highway , Mochdre LL28 5AU | - not rated | 606 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Bryn Wentworth Avenue , LL29 6DD | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glanwydden Ffordd Derwen , Bae Penrhyn LL30 3LB | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandrillo Yn Rhos Primary School Elwy Road , Llandrillo Yn Rhos LL28 4LX | - not rated | 2,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jillys | 276 Conway Road | 310 yd | |
| Ann's Kitchen | Network House, Conway Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mountain View | Old Conway Road | 578 yd | |
| Mochdre Sports and Social Club | Mochdre Sports Association, Swan Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungrys | 258 Conway Road | 282 yd | |
| Red Sun | 292 Conway Road | 310 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.