Postcode insights

LL29 7YU

Llanrwst Road

Rhiw

Interactive map showing LL29 7YU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL29 7YU

Overview

Postcode LL29 7YU is located in an urban city, within the Rhiw ward of Conwy in the Wales region, and forms part of the Upper Colwyn Bay area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Colwyn Bay is £52,562 per year. The nearest station is Colwyn Bay, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Upper Colwyn Bay has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Upper Colwyn Bay has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Upper Colwyn Bay is £52,562 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL29 7YU.

Transport

The nearest station is Colwyn Bay located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL29 7YU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Colwyn Bay

N/A

Walking directions to Colwyn Bay

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
1,888.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.63(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
15(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.54(+30%)
Other theft
5.45(+19%)
Burglary
2.73(+17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
91.33%
Other White
17
4.34%
Other Asian
7
1.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.53%
Indian
1
0.26%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
42.35%
Level 3 (A level)
65
19.12%
No qualifications
43
12.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
9.71%
Apprenticeship
20
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
49.36%
Owns with a mortgage
58
37.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.54%
Social rents from council
1
0.64%
Other social rented
1
0.64%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Rhiw

Median price£258,013
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £395K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £258,013 (about £232 per square foot) in Rhiw area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhiw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£397,475£275
Semi-Detached21£225,000£240
Terraced5£178,000£136
Flats16£70,750£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhiw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhiw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£54,500£145,000£128,250
2017£241,500£52,000£157,000£200,000
2018£240,000£68,000£130,000£95,000
2019£282,500£90,000£160,000£175,000
2020£366,000£60,000£168,975
2021£395,000£90,000£190,000£219,000
2022£340,000£87,500£194,975£220,000
2023£458,498£71,000£213,000£313,000
2024£386,000£69,975£235,000£170,000
2025£399,950£93,500£226,250£178,000
2026£357,500£68,250£225,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhiw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhiw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£101£171£80
2017£168£101£173
2018£186£120£193£199
2019£187£159£197£130
2020£207£104£204
2021£217£126£227£212
2022£254£140£240£76
2023£250£125£251£191
2024£265£127£250£239
2025£260£133£246£136
2026£288£115£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhiw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 7YU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 7YU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20253, Gregory Avenue, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7NDDetachedFreehold£243,000
16 May 2025Lower Ground Floor Flat, 66, Oak Drive, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7YSFlatsLeasehold£140,000
03 Feb 20254, Gregory Crescent, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
29 Aug 202518, Yerburgh Avenue, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£312,000
06 Mar 2026163A, Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7NAFlatsLeasehold£77,000

Schools

In the LL29 7YU postcode area, located within Upper Colwyn Bay, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL29 7YU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableSt Joseph's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableRydal PenrhosWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol CystenninWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL29 7YU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL29 7YU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLidlConway Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7LPWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL29 7YU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Roberts

Rhiw - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Simon Philip Croft

Rhiw - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Trevor Stott

Rhiw - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictConwyW06000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardRhiwW05001428
ParishColwyn BayW04001045
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper Colwyn BayW02000034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Conwy 008EW01000183
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL29 7YU

Is LL29 7YU (Upper Colwyn Bay) safe?

The area around LL29 7YU records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL29 7YU?

The median sale price around LL29 7YU in Upper Colwyn Bay is £258,013 (about £232 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL29 7YU?

There are 6 schools close to LL29 7YU, including St Joseph's R.C. Primary School, Rydal Penrhos and Ysgol Cystennin. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL29 7YU?

The closest station to LL29 7YU is Colwyn Bay, about 1,588 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL29 7YU?

LL29 7YU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL29 7YU (Upper Colwyn Bay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL29 7YU is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Roberts (Liberal Democrats), Simon Philip Croft (Liberal Democrats) and Trevor Stott (Liberal Democrats).

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.