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.
MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4HY.
225
56
£ 34,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ashmount0.6 km
- Ashmount0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LL284HY · Data under Open Government Licence