Postcode Analysis Conwy, Wales

MAES GLAS, LL28 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

232

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Avg Age

39

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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 4BJ 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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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

LL28 4BJ has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LL28 4BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Glas, 0.4km 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 4BJ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4BJ are sourced from Output Area W00000835 (shared with 13 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 4BJ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

Flat

£ 131,500

2 sales · Mean £ 131,500

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

Crime around LL28 4BJ is moderate at 50 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order20
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson14

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Gym 130.2 km
  • Rhos Newsagents0.7 km
  • Rhos on Sea Country Market0.6 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Ashmount0.7 km
  • The Northwood0.6 km
  • The Whitehall0.8 km
  • Plas Rhos House0.8 km
  • The Northwood0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Clwb Criced Bae Colwyn0.4 km
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.2 km
  • Tapps at Rhos0.7 km
  • Elementary0.7 km
  • The Boathouse0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Fat Jacks0.7 km
  • The Bistro0.7 km
  • Waterfront0.8 km
  • Copper Kettle0.7 km
  • Fat Jacks0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co Op0.4 km
  • Co Op0.4 km
  • Co Op0.7 km
  • Co Op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • Vintage Kitchen0.7 km
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • Top Wok0.4 km
  • Dragon City Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colwyn Bay2.2 km
  • Llandudno Junction4.9 km
  • Llandudno5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ship Hotel0.1 km
  • Llandrillo-yn-Rhos School0.1 km
  • Church Road Middle0.1 km
  • Ship Hotel0.1 km
  • Llandrillo-yn-Rhos School0.1 km