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About

Towyn is a coastal ward situated between the towns of Kinmel Bay and Abergele, overlooking the Irish Sea. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and older properties. Its long, flat promenade and wide sandy beach are central features, attracting visitors and providing a focus for local recreation. The hinterland consists of low-lying land, with some agricultural use and caravan parks situated near the shoreline.

The ward is notable for the extensive Towyn sea defence wall, constructed following significant flooding in the past. This infrastructure defines much of the coastal frontage. Inland, the community is served by local shops and schools, with the main railway line running parallel to the coast. The area's geography is defined by its position on a stretch of coastline vulnerable to tidal forces, shaping both its landscape and its infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Towyn has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Towyn is £36,646 per year. The median sale price in Towyn is £190,500 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £166,500 and £247,500. Towyn is home to around 2,267 people, with a population density of about 400 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Towyn Population
2,267
Population density
400 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.46(+199%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.17(+63%)
Public order
15(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.56(+98%)
Other theft
11.91(+160%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,151
94.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
30
1.32%
Irish
27
1.19%
Other White
16
0.71%
Pakistani
9
0.4%
Total population: 2,266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
591
30.2%
Level 4 qualifications or above
354
18.09%
Level 3 (A level)
289
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
285
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 1,957

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
502
47.36%
Owns with a mortgage
256
24.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
176
16.6%
Other social rented
54
5.09%
Other forms of private rent
33
3.11%
Total households: 1,060

Property prices in Towyn

Median price: £190,500
Price per sq ft: £235
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £167K – £248K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Towyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £330,975.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Towyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£247,500£238
Semi-Detached16£166,500£254
Terraced2£160,000£192
Flats1£78,000£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Towyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Towyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£109,000£190,000
2017£157,500£105,000£100,000
2018£168,750£112,500£96,250
2019£180,500£110,000£107,000
2020£175,000£122,500£107,500
2021£170,000£135,625£132,500
2022£205,000£151,750£115,000
2023£240,000£160,000£150,000
2024£172,500£167,000£130,000
2025£250,000£173,000£170,000
2026£235,000£149,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Towyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Towyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£171
2017£147£146£108
2018£168£177£140
2019£181£160£146
2020£215£177£123
2021£191£214£236
2022£229£234£153
2023£233£241£236
2024£236£249£174
2025£252£266£193
2026£234£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Towyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Towyn ward.

Local councillors

Bernice Ann McLoughlin

Towyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Towyn

Is Towyn safe?

Towyn records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Towyn?

The median sale price in Towyn is £190,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Towyn?

Towyn scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Towyn sits around rank 439 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 Towyn?

The average household income in Towyn is around £36,646 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Towyn?

Towyn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bernice Ann McLoughlin (Independent).