Cliff Gardens is in Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay and in Conwy district. LL29 9EN is located in the Colwyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cliff Gardens, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL29 9EL, LL29 9EH, LL29 9RH, LL29 9RN, LL29 9RW, LL29 9RG, LL29 9DS, LL29 9DU, LL29 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL29 9EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 52.7% | 48.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 35.2% | 37.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 38.6% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 8.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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% | 44.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 32.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.4% | 20.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 27.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.6% | 97.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 95.9% | 97.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Gardens was 366.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 213.4% higher than the Colwyn average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cliff Gardens has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Colwyn and the 20th highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Cliff Gardens, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-07-16 | £251,136 |
| 4 Cliff Gardens, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2024-11-01 | £229,222 |
| 9 Cliff Gardens, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-10-03 | £376,261 |
| 11 Cliff Gardens, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-08-29 | £205,696 |
| 3 Cliff Gardens, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-11-12 | £180,909 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Colwyn Junior C.P. School Church Walks , Old Colwyn LL29 9RU | - not rated | 544 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol T. Gwynn Jones Llanelian Road , Old Colwyn LL29 9AU | - not rated | 855 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Elian Windsor Drive , Colwyn Bay LL29 8HU | - not rated | 967 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Conwy Education Centre Penrhos Avenue , LL29 9HW | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eirias High School Eirias Road , LL29 7SP | - not rated | 1,498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppys Cafe | 6 Cefn Road | 322 yd | |
| Colwyn Spice Hut | 361 Abergele Road | 394 yd | |
| Gillians Kitchen | 352 Abergele Road | 394 yd | |
| Church and Cafe in the Park | The Church In The Park, Berthes Road | 402 yd | |
| North Wales Police Headquarters Canteen | Glan Y Don, Abergele Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | 383 Abergele Road | 394 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 385 Abergele Road | 399 yd | |
| The Crafty Fox | 355-359 Abergele Road | 412 yd | |
| The Plough | 282 Abergele Road | 453 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 327-329 Abergele Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eirias Events Centre Kiosk | Eirias Events Centre, Abergele Road | 268 yd | |
| Alex's Fish Bar | 441 Abergele Road | 330 yd | |
| The Village Hub & Deli | 3 Cefn Road | 330 yd | |
| Ali's Fish & Chips Kebab Pizza & Burger | 399 Abergele Road | 333 yd | |
| Cadwgan Bakery | 364 Abergele Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 19 Cefn Road | 330 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 394 Abergele Road | 364 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.