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Mochdre

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About

Mochdre is a ward situated directly south of the coastal town of Colwyn Bay, forming a distinct residential and industrial community within the Conwy county borough. The area is characterised by a mix of housing estates and significant commercial development, with the A55 North Wales Expressway running through its northern section. This major transport link shapes the ward, separating neighbourhoods and hosting several business parks that serve as a key local employment centre.

The ward includes the neighbourhood of Pabo, which holds historical significance as an early medieval cantref. Much of the land is low-lying and borders the Conwy estuary to the west, with areas prone to flooding. A notable local feature is the large, modern sewage treatment works operated by Dŵr Cymru, which processes waste for a wide surrounding region and is a major physical presence within the landscape.

Area overview

On average Mochdre has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mochdre is £44,738 per year. Mochdre is home to around 2,005 people, with a population density of about 713.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mochdre Population
2,005
Population density
713.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.89(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.45(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.98(+36%)
Other theft
3.49(-24%)
Other crime
3.49(+66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,892
94.55%
Other White
34
1.7%
Irish
19
0.95%
Other Asian
13
0.65%
Other
13
0.65%
Total population: 2,001

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
430
27.41%
No qualifications
321
20.46%
Level 3 (A level)
268
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
258
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
153
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 1,569

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
291
34.4%
Owns with a mortgage
248
29.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
120
14.18%
Other social rented
90
10.64%
Social rents from council
81
9.57%
Total households: 846

Property prices in Mochdre

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £212K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £203 per square foot) in Mochdre area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £255,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mochdre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£214,950£290
Semi-Detached15£185,000£196
Terraced4£141,388£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mochdre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mochdre.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£103,000£109,000
2017£164,500£134,500£120,000
2018£142,500£127,250£111,000
2019£173,000£127,000£123,000
2020£152,975£141,000£152,500
2021£195,000£138,125£137,500
2022£217,000£180,250£169,950
2023£254,500£167,500£147,500
2024£249,000£162,500£152,000
2025£214,950£185,000£143,500
2026£232,500£182,500£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mochdre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mochdre.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£121£109
2017£187£141£132
2018£201£143£136
2019£216£138£147
2020£176£176£150
2021£224£154£168
2022£242£189£218
2023£268£194£193
2024£237£182£181
2025£290£192£165
2026£206£202£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mochdre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Mochdre

Is Mochdre safe?

Mochdre records about 72 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 Mochdre?

The median sale price in Mochdre is £187,500 (about £203 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mochdre?

Mochdre scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mochdre sits around rank 615 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 Mochdre?

The average household income in Mochdre is around £44,738 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mochdre?

Mochdre is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stephen Price (Labour Party).

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.