LL28 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Promenade in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Rhiw ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LL28 4BU offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 61 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £233k. 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 4BU are sourced from Output Area W00000960 (shared with 207 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PROMENADE, LL28 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PROMENADE, LL28 4BU.
357
61
£ 31,500 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL28 4BU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL28 4BU spans multiple life stages — average age 61, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (61) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4BU. The average age is 60.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 200,492
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL28 4BU is moderate at 62 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
46 nearby- Mega Bite0.7 km
- Toffee World0.9 km
- The Grate Cheese Deli0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Cohens Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Bryn Coed Guest House0.9 km
- The Whitehall0.9 km
- Colbourn Hotel0.0 km
- Plas Rhos House0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Theatr Colwyn0.9 km
- Pavilion0.7 km
- Theatr Colwyn0.9 km
- Prince Madoc0.6 km
- Prince Madoc0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Amanda's Tea Room - Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Good Taste Bistro0.7 km
- Blods Coffee Corner0.8 km
- Caffi Colwyn Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Colwyn Bay Kebab0.8 km
- Tan Lan Bakery0.9 km
- The Bay Bistro & Takeaway0.7 km
- Aydin's0.9 km
- Carlito's0.8 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay0.6 km
- Llandudno Junction5.4 km
- Glan Conwy5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rothesay Hotel0.1 km
- Rothesay Hotel0.1 km
- Rysseldene Surgery0.3 km
- Pwllycrochan Avenue0.3 km
- Egerton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284BU · Data under Open Government Licence