Affluence in LL29 8RX
How LL29 8RX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Upper Colwyn Bay
- Council
- Conwy
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,438 (2024)
LL29 8RXColwyn Bay
How well off LL29 8RX is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL29 8RX area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of Wales. Its weakest domain is community safety (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Community safety2.0
- Income3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Employment4.0
- Access to services4.0
- Housing4.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Living environment9.0
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 8RX area is broadly in line with that, at 52.2%. 23.4% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL29 8RX area is broadly in line with that, at 29.1%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL29 8RX area is broadly in line with that, at 30.7%. 16.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL29 8RX sits in (Upper Colwyn Bay): about 1,438 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.