Postcode insights

LL29 8SS

Dolwen Road

Llysfaen

Interactive map showing LL29 8SS and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL29 8SS

Overview

Postcode LL29 8SS is located in a rural town, within the Llysfaen ward of Conwy in the Wales region, and forms part of the Old Colwyn & Llanddulas area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Colwyn & Llanddulas is £47,025 per year. The nearest station is Colwyn Bay, about 3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Old Colwyn & Llanddulas has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Old Colwyn & Llanddulas has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.9%

Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Old Colwyn & Llanddulas is £47,025 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL29 8SS.

Transport

The nearest station is Colwyn Bay located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
227.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.42(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.37(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.02(0%)
Public order
10.13(+23%)
Drugs
6.51(+151%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
97.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.59%
Irish
1
0.32%
Other White
1
0.32%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
22.41%
No qualifications
44
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
25.58%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.16%
Other social rented
19
14.73%
Social rents from council
17
13.18%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Llysfaen

Median price£165,250
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £187K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £165,250 (about £232 per square foot) in Llysfaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llysfaen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£210,000£265
Semi-Detached15£162,500£234
Terraced8£150,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llysfaen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llysfaen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,500£128,250
2017£167,000£125,000£105,000
2018£224,000£118,000£96,000
2019£199,000£130,250£110,000
2020£190,000£138,500£121,500
2021£287,500£139,950£124,000
2022£234,500£164,000£126,000
2023£180,000£155,750£145,000
2024£241,500£175,000£125,000
2025£210,000£176,000£155,000
2026£270,000£160,000£160,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llysfaen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llysfaen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£161
2017£179£171£149
2018£174£176£142
2019£168£189£182
2020£172£172£127
2021£267£181£182
2022£276£194£191
2023£227£211£246
2024£277£225£195
2025£256£235£207
2026£334£232£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llysfaen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 8SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 8SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20258, Gadlas Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
21 Nov 20253, Seaview Cottages, Bron Y Llan Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8TTTerracedFreehold£145,000
24 Jul 202517, Glyndwr Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8TASemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
17 Apr 202538, Glyndwr Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8TASemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000
20 Mar 202558, Glyndwr Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8TASemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the LL29 8SS postcode area, located within Old Colwyn & Llanddulas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL29 8SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd CynfranWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Llanddulas ControlledWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL29 8SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL29 8SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Express40 Ffordd y Gadlas, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8TBWalking directions to Premier Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Geoff Stewart

Llysfaen - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictConwyW06000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardLlysfaenW05001422
ParishLlysfaenW04000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Old Colwyn & LlanddulasW02000035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Conwy 009EW01000163
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL29 8SS

Is LL29 8SS (Old Colwyn & Llanddulas) safe?

The area around LL29 8SS records about 121 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 8SS?

The median sale price around LL29 8SS in Old Colwyn & Llanddulas is £165,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL29 8SS?

There are 2 schools close to LL29 8SS, including Ysgol Gynradd Cynfran and Ysgol Llanddulas Controlled. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL29 8SS?

LL29 8SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL29 8SS (Old Colwyn & Llanddulas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL29 8SS is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Geoff Stewart (Independent).

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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.