Abergele Road is in Colwyn Bay and in Conwy district. LL29 7WY is located in the Rhiw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7WY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL29 7WY, LL29 7NN, LL29 7AD, LL29 7RS, LL29 7HS, LL29 7DT, LL29 7AA, LL29 7AB, LL29 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL29 7WY is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 48.9% | 46% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 54% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 LL29 7WY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 34.9% | 56.2% | 21.3% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 17.7% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 22.8% | 14.5% | -8.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 4.8% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 37% | 39.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 36.1% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 16% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.8% | 21.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 28.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.1% | 84.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 86.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 86% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.1% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 1% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abergele Road was 699.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 623.8% higher than the Eirias average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abergele Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Eirias and the 7th highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 360.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-12-08 | £494,364 |
LL29 7WY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydal Penrhos Pwllycrochan Avenue , LL29 7BT | - not rated | 340 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Brackley Avenue , LL29 7UU | - not rated | 463 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eirias High School Eirias Road , LL29 7SP | - not rated | 968 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Bryn Wentworth Avenue , LL29 6DD | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bod Alaw Abergele Road , LL29 7ST | - not rated | 1,102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 8-10 Abergele Road | 10 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | 3-5 Abergele Road | 70 yd | |
| Freshmans & Co | 9-11 Station Road | 84 yd | |
| Briggs Wine Bar Ltd | 2 Penrhyn Road | 91 yd | |
| China Garden | 10 Penrhyn Road | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldons Cafe Bar Ltd | 8 Penrhyn Road | 96 yd | |
| Pavilion | 25 Abergele Road | 99 yd | |
| Prince Madoc | 30 Station Road | 113 yd | |
| The Station | 1 Station Road | 116 yd | |
| Porters | Porters, 41-43 Station Road | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes Kebab House | 19 Abergele Road | 70 yd | |
| The Masala | 17 Abergele Road | 71 yd | |
| Johnny Dough's Junior | 18 Conway Road | 73 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12 Station Road | 107 yd | |
| Gather and Graze (within Grate Cheese Deli) | 34 Sea View Road | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Bay View Centre, Sea View Road | 134 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Bay View Shopping Cent, Sea View Road | 134 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit C1, Bay View Centre, Sea View Road | 250 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Conway Road | 977 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.