Postcode Analysis Conwy, Wales

MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4HY.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LL28 4HY 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, LL28 4HY is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL28 4HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marine Drive, 0.6km from Rhos-on-Sea in Colwyn Bay. Administratively it sits within Llandrillo-yn-Rhos ward and the Clwyd West constituency.

For families considering a move, LL28 4HY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k. 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 4HY are sourced from Output Area W00000824 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4HY. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 244,975

4 sales · Mean £ 228,487

Detached

£ 341,250

4 sales · Mean £ 358,125

Flat

£ 130,750

2 sales · Mean £ 130,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LL28 4HY has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Other theft4
Shoplifting4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cafe Rayner1.0 km
  • The Grape to Glass Wine Company Limited0.9 km
  • Cafe Rayner1.0 km
  • Go Local0.3 km
  • Hidden Gems1.0 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.9 km
  • Rhos Fynach0.9 km
  • Just a Bite Catering at Colwyn Bay Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Cwrs Golff y Rhos0.5 km
  • Rhos Fynach0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • The Galleon1.0 km
  • Number 251.0 km
  • Beach Restaurant0.9 km
  • Beach Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Orme View Restaurant & Bistro Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Dragon City Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • Top Wok0.4 km
  • Dragon City Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • Rhos Pizza Kebab1.0 km
  • Toms Treats1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ashmount0.6 km
  • Ashmount0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co Op1.0 km
  • Co Op1.0 km
  • Co Op0.8 km
  • Co Op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colwyn Bay2.7 km
  • Llandudno5.1 km
  • Llandudno Junction5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Orme Point0.1 km
  • Orme Point0.1 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Church Road PO0.3 km