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Colwyn Bay North

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About

Colwyn Bay North is a residential district located along the coastline of Conwy County Borough. The area is characterised by its proximity to the Irish Sea, with many streets offering views across the bay. Housing here consists primarily of detached and semi-detached homes, set within a quiet, settled neighbourhood. The layout is orderly, with green spaces and local parks interspersed among the housing estates, providing communal areas for residents.

A defining element is the historic Colwyn Bay Victoria Pier, a prominent seafront structure that extends into the water, though it is currently closed to the public. The area slopes gently upwards from the promenade and beach, with the main A55 North Wales Expressway running nearby, connecting it to broader regional transport networks. Local facilities include schools and shopping parades catering to daily needs, maintaining a self-contained community atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Colwyn Bay North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colwyn Bay North is £38,770 per year. Colwyn Bay North is home to around 6,957 people, with a population density of about 3,533.4 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colwyn Bay North Population
6,957
Population density
3,533.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.69(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.57(+258%)
Public order
18.54(+126%)
Shoplifting
16.39(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.81(+115%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,306
90.63%
Other White
134
1.93%
Irish
72
1.03%
Other Asian
60
0.86%
Bangladeshi
57
0.82%
Total population: 6,958

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,657
29.18%
No qualifications
1,123
19.77%
Level 3 (A level)
990
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
855
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
542
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,679

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,043
33.22%
Owns outright
976
31.08%
Owns with a mortgage
655
20.86%
Other social rented
300
9.55%
Other forms of private rent
90
2.87%
Total households: 3,140

Property prices in Colwyn Bay North

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £248K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Colwyn Bay North area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colwyn Bay North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£375,000£172
Semi-Detached19£225,500£190
Terraced28£147,000£148
Flats23£126,500£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colwyn Bay North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwyn Bay North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£45,000£125,000£109,000
2017£215,000£145,151£157,000£109,000
2018£249,500£120,750£153,000£102,500
2019£245,000£66,000£160,000£125,000
2020£252,500£103,500£157,000£114,950
2021£234,500£117,000£205,125£131,500
2022£283,123£113,500£217,500£151,475
2023£357,500£120,750£226,000£131,500
2024£307,500£85,250£215,000£139,000
2025£320,875£107,500£230,000£149,500
2026£410,000£143,000£197,750£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwyn Bay North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colwyn Bay North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£88£102£98
2017£168£215£133£99
2018£157£150£130£104
2019£166£113£132£121
2020£203£169£143£127
2021£195£146£158£136
2022£250£183£181£132
2023£272£150£193£147
2024£217£151£201£158
2025£254£170£194£144
2026£172£229£174£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colwyn Bay North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Colwyn Bay North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.