LL28 4HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marine Drive, 0.5km from Rhos-on-Sea in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Llandrillo-yn-Rhos ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
For serious buyers, LL28 4HU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £551k, up 17.8% 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 4HU are sourced from Output Area W00000847 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4HU.
280
52
£ 34,400 /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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LL28 4HU's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £551k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4HU. The average age is 51.6. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 357,500
6 sales · Mean £ 407,500
Semi-Detached
£ 377,475
2 sales · Mean £ 377,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL28 4HU has low crime rates — 45 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
28 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Gym 130.5 km
- Rhos Newsagents0.9 km
- Rhos on Sea Country Market0.6 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ashmount0.4 km
- The Northwood0.9 km
- Ashmount0.4 km
- The Northwood0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Clwb Criced Bae Colwyn0.5 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse0.8 km
- Tapps at Rhos0.9 km
- Elementary0.8 km
- The Boathouse0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Fat Jacks0.9 km
- The Bistro0.6 km
- Waterfront0.9 km
- Copper Kettle0.9 km
- Fat Jacks0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co Op0.9 km
- Co Op0.8 km
- Co Op0.8 km
- Co Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fortune House0.9 km
- Vintage Kitchen0.8 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- Top Wok0.3 km
- Cheeky Pizza0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay2.6 km
- Llandudno5.3 km
- Llandudno Junction5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road PO0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Cranford Court0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Church Road Bottom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284HU · Data under Open Government Licence