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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. Towyn is home to around 2,267 people, with a population density of about 400.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Towyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £330,975.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Towyn 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 Towyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£250,000
Flats2£78,500
Semi-Detached17£170,000
Terraced3£180,000

10 years median price trend in Towyn

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

All postcodes in Towyn

LL229PJ

Meadow Gardens

LL229SE

Rhuddlan Road

LL229NB

Towyn Way East

LL229NR

Gors Road

LL229NL

Llys Madoc

LL229LS

Gors Road

LL229HQ

Laurel Grove Mews

LL229NY

Llys Edward

LL229HW

Bryn Road

LL229EP

Towyn Road

LL229PB

Bryn Teg

LL229LA

San Remo Avenue

LL229NZ

Parc Y Castell

LL229PE

Llys Llewelyn

LL229EY

Towyn Road

LL229JA

Maes Y Llan

LL229LN

Penisaf Avenue

LL229NU

Plas Tirion

LL229LR

Gors Road

LL229PH

Llys Arthur

LL229HU

Towyn Road

LL229HB

Towyn Road

LL229HN

Bryn Road

LL229LU

Gors Road

LL229LL

Penisaf Avenue

LL229NP

Llys Charles

LL229ER

Towyn Road

LL229NW

Towyn Road

LL229HH

Peris Avenue

LL229LJ

Maes Rhosyn

LL229NA

Glan Morfa

LL229EW

Towyn Road

LL229NX

Llys Emlyn

LL229LY

Min Y Morfa

LL229NS

Awelon

LL229PG

Llys Caradoc

LL229NG

Llys Madoc

LL229ND

Brook Avenue

LL229LP

Wendover Avenue

LL229HE

Towyn Road

LL229LF

Towyn Way West

LL229LT

Gors Road

LL229YT

Plas Tirion

LL229NJ

Trem Cinmel

LL229LX

Trem Y Castell

LL229LH

Summer Court

LL229NE

Kinmel Way

LL229LE

Meadow Court

LL229LG

Towyn Way West

LL229LW

Pen Lan

LL229LZ

Ffordd Y Berllan

LL229HR

Gaingc Road

LL229PA

Llys Glyndwr

LL229LD

Sandbank Road

LL229HT

Gaingc Road

LL229HP

Gaingc Road

LL229HL

Gwytherin Avenue

LL229LB

Sandbank Road

LL229PF

Llys Tudor

LL229EL

Peris Avenue

LL229LQ

Lon Eirin

LL229NQ

Llys Nant

LL229HA

Towyn Road

LL229ES

Towyn Road

LL229PD

Towyn

LL229NT

Llys Charles

LL229EN

Towyn Road

LL229HD

Towyn Road

LL229NN

Llys Madoc

LL229NH

Llys Madoc

LL229HG

Towyn Road

LL229HY

Gaingc Road

LL229NF

Kinmel Way

LL229HF

Towyn Road

LL229HS

Gaingc Road

Data Sources

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