LL28 4NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marine Drive, 0.4km 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 4NL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, up 8.6% 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 4NL are sourced from Output Area W00000848 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE DRIVE, LL28 4NL.
270
57
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
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 4NL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 57, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (57) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL28 4NL. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 340,000
21 sales · Mean £ 325,380
Detached
£ 463,000
1 sales · Mean £ 463,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL28 4NL is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Gym 130.8 km
- Rhos Newsagents0.4 km
- Rhos on Sea Country Market0.1 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Ashmount0.2 km
- The Northwood0.5 km
- The Whitehall0.7 km
- Plas Rhos House0.7 km
- The Northwood0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Clwb Criced Bae Colwyn0.3 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse0.9 km
- Tapps at Rhos0.4 km
- Elementary0.3 km
- The Boathouse0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Fat Jacks0.4 km
- The Bistro0.1 km
- Waterfront0.3 km
- Copper Kettle0.3 km
- Fat Jacks0.4 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fortune House0.5 km
- Vintage Kitchen0.3 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- Top Wok0.5 km
- Dragon City Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.3 km
- Co Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colwyn Bay2.0 km
- Llandudno Junction5.6 km
- Llandudno5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rhos-on-Sea United Reformed Church0.1 km
- Rhos-on-Sea United Reformed Church0.1 km
- Rhos Manor0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Colwyn Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL284NL · Data under Open Government Licence