Postcode insights

LL29 8RZ

Yr Helyg

Glyn

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Detailed insights for LL29 8RZ

Overview

Postcode LL29 8RZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
52%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Upper Colwyn Bay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52%

Approximately 52.0% 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 8RZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Colwyn Bay located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL29 8RZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Colwyn Bay

N/A

Walking directions to Colwyn Bay

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
191.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.86(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.26(+48%)
Public order
9.24(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+26%)
Other theft
7.7(+68%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
95.58%
African
5
1.58%
Other White
4
1.26%
Irish
3
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
28.09%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
19.57%
No qualifications
32
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.34%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
34.65%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.05%
Social rents from council
22
17.32%
Owns outright
21
16.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.87%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Glyn

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £246K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£365,000£261
Semi-Detached17£200,000£201
Terraced25£143,000£152
Flats4£91,250£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 8RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 8RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 20253, Yr Helyg, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8RZDetachedFreehold£413,000
19 Mar 202522, Yr Helyg, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,500
12 Nov 202510, Valley Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8RQDetachedFreehold£365,000
24 Apr 202514, Valley Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8RQDetachedFreehold£295,000
20 Mar 2026The Stables, Nant Y Glyn Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RBDetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the LL29 8RZ 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 8RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Bod AlawWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableEirias High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Nant Y GroesWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL29 8RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Khan

Glyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Chris Hughes

Glyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictConwyW06000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardGlynW05001414
ParishColwyn BayW04001045
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper Colwyn BayW02000034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Conwy 008BW01000145
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced2022-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LL29 8RZ

Is LL29 8RZ (Upper Colwyn Bay) safe?

The area around LL29 8RZ 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.

What is the average house price near LL29 8RZ?

The median sale price around LL29 8RZ in Upper Colwyn Bay is £162,500 (about £175 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL29 8RZ?

There are 7 schools close to LL29 8RZ, including Ysgol Bod Alaw, Eirias High School and Ysgol Nant Y Groes. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL29 8RZ?

The closest station to LL29 8RZ is Colwyn Bay, about 1,408 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL29 8RZ?

LL29 8RZ 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).

Who represents LL29 8RZ (Upper Colwyn Bay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL29 8RZ 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).

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.