David Edwards Close is in Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay and in Colwyn district. LL29 9UE is located in the Eirias electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about David Edwards Close, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL29 9UA, LL29 9UD, LL29 9UB, LL29 8BD, LL29 9YA, LL29 9TY, LL29 9TU, LL29 9UY, LL29 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL29 9UE is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 51.7% | 45.8% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 54.2% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 9UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 34.8% | 43.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 25.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 22.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 53.6% | 38% | -15.6% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 23% | 33.3% | 10.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 20.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 29.4% | 20.9% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 26.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.9% | 97.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around David Edwards Close was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% higher than the Eirias average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
David Edwards Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Eirias and the 103rd highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% 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 David Edwards Close, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2023-08-14 | £171,191 |
| 1 David Edwards Close, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-05-10 | £164,901 |
| 18 David Edwards Close, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-01-27 | £188,923 |
| 11 David Edwards Close, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2015-06-17 | £162,066 |
| 4 David Edwards Close, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2011-09-13 | £189,366 |
LL29 9UE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Elian Windsor Drive , Colwyn Bay LL29 8HU | - not rated | 196 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Old Colwyn Junior C.P. School Church Walks , Old Colwyn LL29 9RU | - not rated | 299 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eirias High School Eirias Road , LL29 7SP | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bod Alaw Abergele Road , LL29 7ST | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol T. Gwynn Jones Llanelian Road , Old Colwyn LL29 9AU | - not rated | 1,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillians Kitchen | 352 Abergele Road | 413 yd | |
| Colwyn Spice Hut | 361 Abergele Road | 416 yd | |
| Church and Cafe in the Park | The Church In The Park, Berthes Road | 465 yd | |
| Poppys Cafe | 6 Cefn Road | 480 yd | |
| North Wales Police Headquarters Canteen | Glan Y Don, Abergele Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 282 Abergele Road | 383 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 385 Abergele Road | 412 yd | |
| The Crafty Fox | 355-359 Abergele Road | 412 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 383 Abergele Road | 416 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 327-329 Abergele Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wo Foong | 242 Abergele Road | 404 yd | |
| Jackies | 349 Abergele Road | 420 yd | |
| The Village Hub & Deli | 3 Cefn Road | 471 yd | |
| Ken's Kitchen | 384/386 Abergele Road | 489 yd | |
| Cadwgan Bakery | 364 Abergele Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 19 Cefn Road | 471 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 394 Abergele Road | 493 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.