LL28 4DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penrhos Road, 1.4km from Rhos-on-Sea in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Rhiw ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
For families considering a move, LL28 4DG represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.5% 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 4DG are sourced from Output Area W00000961 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENRHOS ROAD, LL28 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRHOS ROAD, LL28 4DG.
480
53
£ 31,500 /yr
37%
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
LL28 4DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4DG. The average age is 53.2. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 173,950
6 sales · Mean £ 193,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL28 4DG is moderate at 63 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
48 nearby- Mega Bite0.8 km
- Toffee World1.0 km
- The Grate Cheese Deli0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Cohens Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Theatr Colwyn1.0 km
- Pavilion0.8 km
- Theatr Colwyn1.0 km
- Prince Madoc0.7 km
- Prince Madoc0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Amanda's Tea Room - Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Good Taste Bistro0.8 km
- Blods Coffee Corner1.0 km
- Caffi Colwyn Coffee & Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Colwyn Bay Kebab0.9 km
- The Bay Bistro & Takeaway0.8 km
- Carlito's0.9 km
- The Bay Bistro & Takeaway0.8 km
- Bay Grill0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Bryn Coed Guest House1.0 km
- The Whitehall0.8 km
- Colbourn Hotel0.1 km
- Plas Rhos House0.8 km
- The Bell Hotel0.1 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay0.7 km
- Llandudno Junction5.4 km
- Glan Conwy5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rothesay Hotel0.1 km
- Rothesay Hotel0.1 km
- Rysseldene Surgery0.3 km
- Egerton Road0.3 km
- West End0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284DG · Data under Open Government Licence