Postcode Analysis Conwy, Wales

MAES GLAS, LL28 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES GLAS, LL28 4AZ.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LL28 4AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LL28 4AZ has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 35.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL28 4AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Glas, 0.2km from Rhos-on-Sea in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Llandrillo-yn-Rhos ward and the Clwyd West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL28 4AZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.4% year-on-year. 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area W00000831 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4AZ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

9 sales · Mean £ 127,935

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LL28 4AZ is moderate at 56 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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour72
Shoplifting25
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson17

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Gym 130.3 km
  • Rhos Newsagents0.5 km
  • Rhos on Sea Country Market0.5 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Ashmount0.5 km
  • The Northwood0.4 km
  • Gwesty Mount Stewart Hotel0.7 km
  • Mount Stewart Hotel0.7 km
  • Plas Rhos House0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Clwb Criced Bae Colwyn0.3 km
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.3 km
  • Tapps at Rhos0.5 km
  • Elementary0.5 km
  • The Boathouse0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Fat Jacks0.5 km
  • The Bistro0.5 km
  • Waterfront0.6 km
  • Copper Kettle0.5 km
  • Fat Jacks0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co Op0.6 km
  • Co Op0.6 km
  • Co Op0.5 km
  • Co Op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Fortune House0.4 km
  • Vintage Kitchen0.5 km
  • Fortune House0.4 km
  • Top Wok0.3 km
  • Cheeky Pizza0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colwyn Bay2.1 km
  • Llandudno Junction5.0 km
  • Llandudno5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Elwy Road Middle0.1 km
  • Elwy Road Middle0.1 km
  • Victor Wilde Drive0.1 km
  • Llandrillo-yn-Rhos School0.2 km
  • Llandrillo-yn-Rhos School0.2 km