Affluence in LL29 8DY
How LL29 8DY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Colwyn Bay North
- Council
- Conwy
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,707 (2024)
LL29 8DYColwyn Bay
How well off LL29 8DY is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL29 8DY area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Housing1.0
- Community safety1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Living environment5.0
- Access to services9.0
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 8DY area is below that, at 44.5%. 14.2% are retired and 7.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL29 8DY area is well below that, at 18.8%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL29 8DY area is below that, at 23.7%. 21.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL29 8DY sits in (Colwyn Bay North): about 1,707 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.