LL28 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Francis Avenue, 0.9km from Rhos-on-Sea in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Llandrillo-yn-Rhos ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LL28, LL28 4DW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, down 52.3% 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 4DW are sourced from Output Area W00000841 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCIS AVENUE, LL28 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS AVENUE, LL28 4DW.
325
55
£ 34,400 /yr
30%
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 4DW is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 73% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £382k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 52.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4DW. The average age is 55.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 188,990
Detached
£ 405,000
5 sales · Mean £ 449,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL28 4DW has low crime rates — 33 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
34 nearby- Cohens Pharmacy1.0 km
- Cohens Chemist0.4 km
- Cohens Pharmacy1.0 km
- Texaco Garage & Londis Store1.0 km
- Texaco Garage & Londis Store1.0 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Botanical Lounge0.3 km
- Botanical Lounge0.3 km
- Jaap's Catch0.4 km
- Rozi's Tandoori House0.4 km
- Cheeky Pizza0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.6 km
- Plas Rhos House0.4 km
- Colbourn Hotel0.6 km
- West Point Hotel0.8 km
- Gwesty Mount Stewart Hotel0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Co Op0.8 km
- Co Op0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Elementary0.8 km
- The Toad Pub0.7 km
- Just a Bite Catering at Colwyn Bay Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Toad Pub0.7 km
- Rhos Fynach1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Copper Kettle0.7 km
- Number 250.8 km
- Marmalade0.7 km
- The Corner Cafe0.6 km
- Coast Cafe & Gift Shop0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay1.3 km
- Llandudno Junction5.0 km
- Glan Conwy5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehall Road0.1 km
- Whitehall Road0.1 km
- Fiveways0.2 km
- Allanson Road Q0.2 km
- St George`s Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284DW · Data under Open Government Licence