LL28 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broadway, 1.1km from Rhos-on-Sea in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Llandrillo-yn-Rhos ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LL28 4AR are sourced from Output Area W00000846 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, LL28 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, LL28 4AR.
361
59
£ 41,500 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 77% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, LL28 4AR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4AR. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 162,500
3 sales · Mean £ 153,983
Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Terraced
£ 274,950
2 sales · Mean £ 274,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL28 4AR has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Rhos Newsagents0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Hidden Gems0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- The Northwood0.8 km
- The Bell Hotel0.7 km
- Plas Rhos House0.6 km
- Gwesty Mount Stewart Hotel0.6 km
- Mount Stewart Hotel0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.8 km
- Tapps at Rhos0.8 km
- Elementary1.0 km
- The Boathouse0.8 km
- Elementary1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Fat Jacks0.9 km
- Waterfront0.9 km
- Copper Kettle0.9 km
- Fat Jacks0.9 km
- Fortes (Wales) Ltd1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fortune House0.8 km
- Vintage Kitchen1.0 km
- Fortune House0.8 km
- Botanical Lounge0.3 km
- Botanical Lounge0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Co Op0.9 km
- Co Op0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay1.3 km
- Llandudno Junction4.8 km
- Glan Conwy5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fiveways0.1 km
- Fiveways0.1 km
- Whitehall Road0.1 km
- Whitehall Road0.2 km
- Llys Dedwydd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284AR · Data under Open Government Licence