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Colwyn

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Colwyn Population

4,560

Population density

2,611.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,342

95.26%

Other White

1.34%

Irish

0.64%

Other Asian

0.5%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.39%

Total population: 4,558

Economics

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	19	£378,500	£232	£228,000	£280,000	£460,000	£495,500
Semi-Detached	21	£186,000	£201	£134,000	£166,000	£231,500	£355,000
Terraced	10	£149,000	£179	£108,900	£127,750	£176,663	£276,450
Flats	7	£97,500	£174	£49,800	£68,250	£313,500	£385,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colwyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwyn.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colwyn.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail