Craigside Drive is in Llandudno and in Aberconwy district. LL30 3BE is located in the Craig-y-don electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberconwy. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craigside Drive, Llandudno, LL30 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL30 3AJ, LL30 3AX, LL30 3AL, LL30 3AT, LL30 3BF, LL30 3BG, LL30 3AS, LL30 3AQ, LL30 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL30 3BE 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 | 53.6% | 49.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.4% | 4.0% | 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 vicinity of LL30 3BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 10% | 20.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 55.4% | -12.6% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 16.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 38.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 32.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 18.7% | -6.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 11.9% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 14% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 43.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 10.2% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 7.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.6% | 96% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 67.3% | 46.2% | 21.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craigside Drive was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Craig-y-don average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Craigside Drive has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Craig-y-don and the 10th lowest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Craigside Drive, Llandudno, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-30 | £168,788 |
| 1 Craigside Drive, Llandudno, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-03-12 | £423,913 |
| 4 Craigside Drive, Llandudno, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-02-27 | £406,788 |
| 8 Craigside Drive, Llandudno, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £424,950 | 2019-12-13 | £530,507 |
| 4 Craigside Drive, Llandudno, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2016-08-19 | £408,346 |
LL30 3BE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL30 3BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bodafon Ffordd Bodafon , Llandudno LL30 3BA | - not rated | 493 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Creuddyn Ffordd Dderwen , Bae Penrhyn LL30 3LB | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glanwydden Ffordd Derwen , Bae Penrhyn LL30 3LB | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's College Llandudno , LL30 1RD | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Craig Y Don Clarence Drive , Craig Y Don LL30 1TR | - not rated | 1,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Cafe Llandudno | Waterside, Colwyn Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Fayre | Craigside Inn, Colwyn Road | 117 yd | |
| Penrhyn Arms | Pendre Road | 833 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Pendre Road | 851 yd | |
| Penrhyn Old Hall | Penrhyn Old Road | 1,046 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.