LL28 4BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arran Drive, 0.7km from Bron-y-Nant in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Llandrillo-yn-Rhos ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
For families considering a move, LL28 4BH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 4BH are sourced from Output Area W00000846 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARRAN DRIVE, LL28 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARRAN DRIVE, LL28 4BH.
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 4BH 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 4BH. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 282,000
1 sales · Mean £ 282,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL28 4BH has low crime rates — 47 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
10 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Humphreys of Rhos on Sea1.0 km
- Kiosk No 1 (Cayley Kiosk)0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Bills Soft Drinks0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Botanical Lounge0.7 km
- Botanical Lounge0.7 km
- Jaap's Catch0.8 km
- Fortune House1.0 km
- Fortune House1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Colwyn Bay Rugby Football Club Ltd0.9 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi Bae Colwyn0.9 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Northwood1.0 km
- Gwesty Mount Stewart Hotel0.9 km
- Mount Stewart Hotel0.9 km
- Plas Rhos House0.9 km
- The Whitehall0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Corner Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe Safari1.0 km
- Catering Facilities (Graze) at Welsh Mountain Zoo’1.0 km
- The Corner Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co Op0.9 km
- Co Op0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay1.8 km
- Llandudno Junction4.4 km
- Glan Conwy5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ebberston Road West0.1 km
- Llys Dedwydd0.3 km
- Llys Dedwydd0.3 km
- Tan-y-Bryn0.3 km
- Tan-y-Bryn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284BH · Data under Open Government Licence