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About

Colwyn ward lies on the north coast of Wales, stretching from the promenade of Colwyn Bay inland to the residential areas of Old Colwyn. The area is centred around the town centre and its retail streets, with housing extending into the surrounding suburban hillsides. The geography includes both the flat coastal strip and the rising ground to the south, which offers views across the Irish Sea.

A notable feature is the Victoria Pier, a historic structure extending into the bay. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, including Eirias Park, which hosts a range of sporting and leisure facilities. The local economy is supported by a mix of independent shops and larger retail outlets situated along the main thoroughfares leading from the coast.

Area overview

On average Colwyn has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colwyn is £47,025 per year. Colwyn is home to around 4,560 people, with a population density of about 2,611.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colwyn Population
4,560
Population density
2,611.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.54(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.34(+87%)
Shoplifting
14.25(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.43(+28%)
Public order
7.46(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,342
95.26%
Other White
61
1.34%
Irish
29
0.64%
Other Asian
23
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.39%
Total population: 4,558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,219
33.1%
Level 3 (A level)
636
17.27%
No qualifications
623
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
561
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
328
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 3,683

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
745
38.07%
Owns with a mortgage
587
29.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
267
13.64%
Other social rented
168
8.58%
Social rents from council
130
6.64%
Total households: 1,957

Property prices in Colwyn

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £339K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Colwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £500,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£378,500£232
Semi-Detached21£186,000£201
Terraced10£149,000£179
Flats7£97,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colwyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,500£68,500£132,500
2017£230,000£82,000£150,000£134,500
2018£250,000£76,000£167,500£110,000
2019£270,500£179,975£165,535£125,500
2020£266,250£85,000£162,000£110,000
2021£327,500£160,000£189,000£140,000
2022£244,975£152,000£220,250£130,000
2023£339,975£107,500£172,500£140,875
2024£359,750£117,500£243,500£165,000
2025£365,000£100,250£189,950£138,000
2026£325,000£218,250£220,000£250,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colwyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£129£123
2017£170£144£140£140
2018£172£148£130£130
2019£181£219£147£121
2020£192£158£150£130
2021£222£189£167£173
2022£231£198£175£172
2023£259£160£169£190
2024£259£159£186£187
2025£236£159£201£179
2026£219£176£191£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colwyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Colwyn

Is Colwyn safe?

Colwyn records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Colwyn?

The median sale price in Colwyn is £230,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Colwyn?

Colwyn scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Colwyn sits around rank 1,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Colwyn?

The average household income in Colwyn is around £47,025 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Colwyn?

Colwyn is represented by 2 elected councillors: Cheryl Lynne Carlisle (Conservative and Unionist Party) and David Gerard Carr (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Colwyn

LL299RA

Bryn Coed Coch

LL298YJ

Heightside Gardens

LL299NS

Alpine Road

LL298YE

Peulwys Lane

LL299DG

Queens Road

LL299AT

Tan-Y-Lan Road

LL299YA

Mill Drive

LL299AY

Glanymor Road

LL299DR

Heenan Road

LL299DS

Wynnstay Road

LL299NE

Wellington Road

LL299EA

Endsleigh Road

LL299BB

Tan Y Lan Road

LL299HY

Highlands Road

LL299BT

Voryn Avenue

LL299HJ

Pleasant View

LL299BD

Voryn Avenue

LL299EH

Queens Avenue

LL299NH

Watkin Avenue

LL299UP

Coed Coch Road

LL299RB

Wynn Gardens

LL299UN

Coed Coch Road

LL299LD

Abergele Road

LL299HW

Penrhos Avenue

LL299LS

Abergele Road

LL299HE

Llysfaen Road

LL299PN

Cefn Road

LL299HB

Llysfaen Road

LL299UR

Coed Coch Road

LL299AG

Cambria Road

LL299UU

Pen Y Bryn

LL299YP

Parc Bryn Awelon

LL299EY

Llysfaen Road

LL298BL

Penmaen Bod Elias

LL299ND

Wellington Road

LL299UW

Coed Coch Road

LL299PB

Hayden Close

LL299AA

Woodend Drive

LL299ET

Llysfaen Road

LL299AL

Miners Lane

LL299LP

Abergele Road

LL299DN

Iola Drive

LL299EE

Queens Road

LL299LU

Abergele Road

LL299HU

Highlands Road

LL299LJ

Bryn Colwyn

LL299AP

Eirias Terrace

LL299AD

Kings Road

LL299NA

Bryn Ffynnon Terrace

LL299NF

Fairmount

LL299AN

Arfon Cottage

LL298YF

Peulwys Lane

LL298EX

Meadowbank

LL299NU

Peulwys Road

LL299RN

St Johns Crescent

LL299NW

Bodelwyddan Avenue

LL299HS

Llysfaen Road

LL299ER

Bryn Heli

LL299AS

Tan-Y-Lan Road

LL299DH

Queens Road

LL299PS

Princess Road

LL299NT

Peulwys Avenue

LL299EN

Cliff Gardens

LL299DJ

Queens Road

LL299PA

Abergele Road

LL299BW

Churchill Close

LL299PR

Abergele Road

LL299RW

Cliff Road

LL299LT

Cadwgan Avenue

LL299BP

Sefton Road

LL299HH

Llysfaen Road

LL299DP

Heenan Road

LL299LQ

Tanllwyfan

LL299BQ

Sefton Road

LL299LA

Ffordd Elias

LL299BN

Winston Close

LL299NY

Bryn Heulog

LL299NP

Bodelwyddan Avenue

LL299DB

Wynnstay Road

LL299DU

West Road

LL299PW

Station Road

LL299LE

Abergele Road

LL299DF

Wynn Crescent

LL299BH

St Davids Road

LL299DE

Wynn Drive

LL299AE

Abergele Road

LL299NB

Fron Terrace

LL299BE

Voryn Avenue

LL299HD

Plas Gwilym

LL299BU

Back Cadwgan Road

LL299UY

Fairy Glen

LL299AB

Abergele Road

LL299RH

Wynn Avenue North

LL299DW

Heather Close

LL299NR

Meiriadog Road

LL299HL

Llysfaen Road

LL299AU

Uwchydon Avenue

LL299HA

Ffordd Tirionfa

LL299LF

Abergele Road

LL299EU

Llysfaen Road

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.