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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. 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£231
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £245K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 (about £231 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
Detached17£250,000£239
Terraced1£180,000£217
Semi-Detached17£170,000£220
Flats2£78,500£120

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£180,000
2026£225,000£166,000
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£275£266£205
2026£228£197
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.

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 £231 per square foot) based on 37 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).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.