Lawson Road is in Colwyn Bay and in Colwyn district. LL29 8HB is located in the Glyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawson Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL29 8HA, LL29 8HD, LL29 7SG, LL29 8EU, LL29 8EY, LL29 7PS, LL29 8HE, LL29 7SL, LL29 7PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL29 8HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 LL29 8HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 35.6% | 46.5% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 30.2% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 15.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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 | 21.5% | 17.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 19.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 93.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 97.1% | 93.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawson Road was 212.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.8% higher than the Eirias average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawson Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Eirias and the 41st highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.
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 Lawson Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-02-07 | £68,447 |
| 31 Lawson Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2022-10-10 | £86,802 |
| 8 Lawson Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-12-10 | £254,370 |
| 4 Lawson Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £29,950 | 2018-03-02 | £36,623 |
| 4 Lawson Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-02-26 | £54,115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eirias High School Eirias Road , LL29 7SP | - not rated | 349 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bod Alaw Abergele Road , LL29 7ST | - not rated | 514 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rydal Penrhos Pwllycrochan Avenue , LL29 7BT | - not rated | 935 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Brackley Avenue , LL29 7UU | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Bryn Wentworth Avenue , LL29 6DD | - not rated | 1,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puffin House Residential | 8 Lawson Road | 55 yd | |
| Amanda's Tea Room - Sandwich Bar | 59 Abergele Road | 346 yd | |
| Caffi Colwyn Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 41 Abergele Road | 366 yd | |
| Venue @ the Clock House | 55-57 Abergele Road | 366 yd | |
| Sit N Stew | Canolfan Addysg/Education Cent, Douglas Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hotel | 128 Abergele Road | 138 yd | |
| Black Cloak Brewing Ltd | 71 Abergele Road | 366 yd | |
| Theatr Colwyn | Theatr Colwyn, Abergele Road | 366 yd | |
| Pavilion | 25 Abergele Road | 530 yd | |
| Prince Madoc | 30 Station Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Fish Bar | 117 Abergele Road | 89 yd | |
| East Eat | 127 Abergele Road | 90 yd | |
| Dynasty Chinese Takeaway | 78 Abergele Road | 199 yd | |
| Greenfield Road Chippy | 15 Greenfield Road | 265 yd | |
| Tan Lan Bakery | 75 Abergele Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit C1, Bay View Centre, Sea View Road | 488 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bay View Centre, Sea View Road | 561 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Bay View Shopping Cent, Sea View Road | 561 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.