Postcode LL29 8AB is located in an urban city, within the Glyn ward of Conwy in the Wales region, and forms part of the Upper Colwyn Bay area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Eirias Park.
Upper Colwyn Bay has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Upper Colwyn Bay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.6% 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.
The average income per household in Upper Colwyn Bay is £52,562 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL29 8AB.
The nearest station is Colwyn Bay located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Colwyn Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Colwyn Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eirias Park | Large | Walking directions to Eirias Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £175 per square foot) in Glyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £413,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £365,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £200,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 25 | £143,000 | £152 |
| Flats | 4 | £91,250 | £137 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £34,000 | £130,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £201,250 | £57,500 | £124,000 | £101,500 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £44,500 | £126,500 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £271,000 | £57,500 | £153,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £55,250 | £154,000 | £114,975 |
| 2021 | £205,000 | £60,000 | £167,450 | £128,000 |
| 2022 | £349,998 | £80,000 | £200,000 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £122,000 | £219,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £387,500 | £90,250 | £194,500 | £133,250 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £95,000 | £224,475 | £143,000 |
| 2026 | £196,000 | — | £162,500 | £143,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £61 | £120 | £98 |
| 2017 | £146 | £85 | £123 | £101 |
| 2018 | £142 | £89 | £110 | £113 |
| 2019 | £202 | £96 | £133 | £114 |
| 2020 | £177 | £99 | £143 | £124 |
| 2021 | £199 | £102 | £135 | £135 |
| 2022 | £249 | £115 | £192 | £132 |
| 2023 | £267 | £232 | £199 | £152 |
| 2024 | £282 | £120 | £189 | £150 |
| 2025 | £261 | £131 | £188 | £150 |
| 2026 | £117 | — | £214 | £164 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 8AB.
In the LL29 8AB postcode area, located within Upper Colwyn Bay, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL29 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9YG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Elected local representatives for LL29 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Khan
Glyn - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Hughes
Glyn - Elected 5 May 2022
Gill German
Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL29 8AB records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around LL29 8AB in Upper Colwyn Bay is £162,500 (about £175 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LL29 8AB, including Eirias High School, Ysgol Bod Alaw and Ysgol Nant Y Groes. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LL29 8AB is Colwyn Bay, about 1,163 m away.
LL29 8AB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL29 8AB is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdul Khan (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Chris Hughes (Labour Party).
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.