LL32 8BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Gate Street, 0.2km from Conwy in Conwy. Administratively it sits within Conwy ward and the Aberconwy constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LL32 8BE offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. 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 LL32 8BE are sourced from Output Area W00000691 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER GATE STREET, LL32 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER GATE STREET, LL32 8BE.
214
54
£ 38,500 /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
LL32 8BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL32 8BE. The average age is 54.5. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,500
4 sales · Mean £ 293,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL32 8BE is above average at 90 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
36 nearby- Conwy Bakery0.2 km
- Conwy Ice Cream0.1 km
- Craft Cymru0.2 km
- Tan Lan Bakery0.1 km
- The Knight Shop International Ltd0.2 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Gwynfryn Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Bryn Derwen Guest House0.6 km
- Bryn Guesthouse0.5 km
- Number 180.2 km
- Castle Bank Hotel0.4 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Castle View1.0 km
- The Erskine Arms0.3 km
- The Liverpool Arms0.0 km
- The Old White House1.0 km
- The Erskine Arms0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Cafe Culture0.3 km
- Canolfan Ymwelwyr Conwy0.3 km
- Chez illy0.1 km
- Fishermans Cafe0.1 km
- Garden Bistro 22 (Basement)0.3 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co Op1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Co Op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Conwy Ice Cream0.2 km
- Galleon Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Parisellas Ice Cream Parlour Ltd0.2 km
- Woosey's Catch of Conwy0.9 km
- The Cosy Home Company0.2 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conwy0.3 km
- Llandudno Junction1.3 km
- Deganwy1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Town Ditch0.2 km
- Castle Square Stop R0.2 km
- Conwy Railway Station0.3 km
- Ivy Cottage0.3 km
- Conwy Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL328BE · Data under Open Government Licence