LL28 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Menai, 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 4BQ 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 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area W00000831 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN MENAI, LL28 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN MENAI, LL28 4BQ.
219
43
£ 34,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL28 4BQ 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.
Area Character
LL28 4BQ has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4BQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 183,000
1 sales · Mean £ 183,000
Detached
£ 187,500
3 sales · Mean £ 159,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL28 4BQ has low crime rates — 46 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
30 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Gym 130.2 km
- Rhos Newsagents0.6 km
- Rhos on Sea Country Market0.5 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Ashmount0.6 km
- The Northwood0.5 km
- The Whitehall0.7 km
- Plas Rhos House0.7 km
- The Northwood0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Clwb Criced Bae Colwyn0.3 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse0.3 km
- Tapps at Rhos0.6 km
- Elementary0.6 km
- The Boathouse0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Fat Jacks0.6 km
- The Bistro0.6 km
- Waterfront0.6 km
- Copper Kettle0.6 km
- Fat Jacks0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co Op0.5 km
- Co Op0.5 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- Co Op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fortune House0.5 km
- Vintage Kitchen0.6 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- Top Wok0.3 km
- Dragon City Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay2.2 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 School0.1 km
- Llandrillo-yn-Rhos School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284BQ · Data under Open Government Licence