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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
78
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
45.83(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.44(+75%)
Shoplifting
12.5(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.99(+11%)
Public order
8.11(-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

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Colwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colwyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£371,750
Flats8£88,000
Semi-Detached20£183,475
Terraced12£128,500

10 years median price trend in Colwyn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwyn.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.