Affluence in LL29 8BQ
How LL29 8BQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Old Colwyn & Llanddulas
- Council
- Conwy
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,343 (2024)
LL29 8BQColwyn Bay
How well off LL29 8BQ is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL29 8BQ area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for Wales. Its weakest domain is housing (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Housing1.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Access to services6.0
- Community safety6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Living environment10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across Wales, 51.9% of adults are in work; the LL29 8BQ area is above that, at 61.9%. 18.6% are retired and 8.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL29 8BQ area is broadly in line with that, at 31%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL29 8BQ area is broadly in line with that, at 28.5%. 16.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL29 8BQ sits in (Old Colwyn & Llanddulas): about 1,343 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.