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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 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

Deprivation level

N/A

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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Colwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£371,750	£217,488	£302,500	£455,876	£496,250
Flats	8	£100,250	£57,588	£73,688	£190,500	£331,950
Semi-Detached	18	£181,000	£130,400	£158,875	£231,125	£337,000
Terraced	15	£138,000	£97,800	£118,500	£163,500	£187,085

10 years median price trend in Colwyn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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