Postcode insights

LL29 8YZ

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Eirias

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Detailed insights for LL29 8YZ

Overview

Postcode LL29 8YZ is located in an urban city, within the Eirias ward of Conwy in the Wales region, and forms part of the Upper Colwyn Bay area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wynn Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Upper Colwyn Bay has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Upper Colwyn Bay has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% 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 8YZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Colwyn Bay located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL29 8YZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWynn GardensSmallWalking directions to Wynn Gardens

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
934.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.89(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.2(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+5%)
Other theft
4.12(-10%)
Public order
4.12(-50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
98.33%
Irish
2
0.83%
Other White
1
0.42%
Other
1
0.42%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
29.52%
No qualifications
43
20.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.76%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
46.28%
Other social rented
25
20.66%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.4%
Social rents from council
13
10.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.26%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Eirias

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £292K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Eirias area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eirias over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£301,500£248
Semi-Detached12£221,500£220
Terraced13£167,000£175
Flats2£100,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eirias

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eirias.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,000£75,000£145,000£109,000
2017£245,995£75,000£156,000£109,000
2018£259,495£96,750£163,000£110,000
2019£210,000£93,000£166,250£120,000
2020£235,000£76,000£163,000£126,475
2021£260,000£120,250£205,000£133,250
2022£274,995£96,000£198,475£165,000
2023£288,750£110,000£230,000£146,501
2024£296,548£80,750£212,500£147,500
2025£315,000£58,000£228,000£165,000
2026£287,500£142,000£201,250£169,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eirias.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eirias.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£122£137£114
2017£207£138£144£152
2018£214£110£167£131
2019£178£146£155£130
2020£194£131£162£159
2021£231£102£179£150
2022£249£160£207£176
2023£248£138£223£168
2024£242£125£209£192
2025£232£122£221£195
2026£263£165£196£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eirias.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL29 8YZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025140A, Coed Coch Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9UNFlatsLeasehold£57,750
14 Feb 2025162, Coed Coch Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,000
30 Jun 202528, Peulwys Lane, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8YDDetachedFreehold£372,000
26 May 202611, Meadowbank, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8EXDetachedFreehold£325,000
07 Oct 20259, Gwynant, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9NJDetachedFreehold£473,500

Schools

In the LL29 8YZ 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 8YZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn ElianWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableOld Colwyn Junior C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol T. Gwynn JonesWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL29 8YZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL29 8YZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldi394 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9LUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miOld Colwyn Express423 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9PRWalking directions to Old Colwyn Express
0.5 miCo-op Food19 Cefn Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9PNWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Gail Jones

Eirias - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Neil Coverley

Eirias - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictConwyW06000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardEiriasW05001412
ParishOld ColwynW04000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper Colwyn BayW02000034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Conwy 008AW01000138
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LL29 8YZ

Is LL29 8YZ (Upper Colwyn Bay) safe?

The area around LL29 8YZ records about 71 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. 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 8YZ?

The median sale price around LL29 8YZ in Upper Colwyn Bay is £220,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL29 8YZ?

There are 5 schools close to LL29 8YZ, including Ysgol Bryn Elian, Old Colwyn Junior C.P. School and Ysgol T. Gwynn Jones. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL29 8YZ?

LL29 8YZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 616 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL29 8YZ is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gail Jones (Independent) and Neil Coverley (Conservative and Unionist 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.