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Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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Colwyn Bay is a mid-size city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 34,284. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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| Population | 34,284 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2948°, -3.7267° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.5 inches (1,054 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,988 |
| Median Age | 49.8 years |
About Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 34,284. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Colwyn Bay vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Colwyn Bay vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,988 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,988 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $865 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,120 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.1% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $259,818 |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,125 |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Housing Units | 13,714 |
Property Tax
Climate in Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 301.0 sq mi (779.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2948°N, 3.7267°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Colwyn Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.4% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Total Area | 301.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.1% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.4% |
Colleges & Universities in Colwyn Bay
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Learning Centre | College | — | — |
| Bangor University | University | — | Visit → |
| Bangor University | University | — | Visit → |
| Bangor University | University | — | — |
| Bangor University, College Road Site | University | — | Visit → |
| Bangor University, Ffriddoedd Site | University | — | — |
| Bangor University, Normal Site | University | — | — |
| Bangor University, St. Mary's | University | — | — |
| Brambell Building / Brambell Laboritories / Natural History Musem | University | — | Visit → |
| Coleg Llandrillo | College | — | — |
| Coleg Menai | College | — | Visit → |
| Coleg Menai | College | — | Visit → |
| Dean Street | University | — | — |
| Ffriddoedd Road | University | — | — |
| Fish Lab | University | — | — |
| Llandrillo College | College | — | — |
| Pentrellyncymer Centre | College | — | — |
| School of Ocean Sciences | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Bangor, College Road Site | University | — | — |
Schools in Colwyn Bay
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol T. Gwynn Jones | — | — | — | — |
| Eirias High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Bryn Elian | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Bod Alaw | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Nant Y Groes | — | — | — | — |
| Rydal Penrhos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Colwyn Bay
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe - 2000s pop | 2000s pop | MP3 | |
| Hits hull & East York | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bronglais | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Colwyn Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy Valley Railway Museum | ||||
| Dolgarrog Railway Society | ||||
| Great Orme Bronze Age Mines | ||||
| Great Orme Visitor Centre | ||||
| Home Front Museum | ||||
| Llandudno Chocolate Experience | ||||
| Llandudno Museum | ||||
| Penmaenmawr Historical Society & Museum | ||||
| Rhyl Miniature Railway | ||||
| Rhyl Museum | ||||
| Sir Henry Jones Museum | ||||
| Trefriw Woollen Mill | ||||
| Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant Museum |
Libraries in Colwyn Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergele Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colwyn Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinmel Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Civic Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Llandudno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanfairfechan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanrwst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| One Stop Shop and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penmaenmawr Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Colwyn Bay
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Colwyn Bay
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Colwyn Bay
39 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Colwyn Bay
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Colwyn Bay
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Colwyn Bay
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Colwyn Bay
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Colwyn Bay
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Colwyn Bay
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Colwyn Bay
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Colwyn Bay
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Colwyn Bay
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Colwyn Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy Brewery | ||||
| Great Orme Brewery | ||||
| Snowdon Craft Beer | ||||
| Wild Horse Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Colwyn Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Colwyn Bay
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen | — | Small Airport |
| Caernarfon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Llanbedr Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | — | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Mona | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talybont Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Colwyn Bay
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| B More Local | |
| Conway Road Post Office | |
| Llandrillo Yn Rhos Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Colwyn Bay
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Parkland Place |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Colwyn Bay
10 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Castle | ||
| Beaumaris Castle | ||
| Beaumaris Castle | ||
| Beaumaris Castle | ||
| Caernarfon Castle | ||
| Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls | ||
| Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd WHS | ||
| Conwy Castle | ||
| Conwy Castle and Town Walls | ||
| Conwy Town Walls |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Colwyn Bay
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antioch | |
| Bethany | |
| Capel y Rhos | |
| Eglwys Dewi Sant | |
| Elian Sant | |
| Nant-y-Glyn Methodist Church | |
| New Life Revival Church (Wales) | |
| Penrhyn Bay Presbyterian Church | |
| Princes Drive Baptist Church | |
| Rhos on Sea Methodist Church | |
| Rhos on Sea United Reformed Church | |
| Saint Paul's Church | |
| Saint Trillo's Church | |
| St Andrews Church | |
| St George's Church | |
| St Johns Methodist Church | |
| St Trillo's Chapel | |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Church | |
| Tabernacl | |
| Trillo Sant |
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What is the population of Colwyn Bay?
Colwyn Bay has a population of 34,284 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 301.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.5% male.
Is Colwyn Bay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,988, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,818 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Colwyn Bay?
Colwyn Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.
How is the job market in Colwyn Bay?
The unemployment rate in Colwyn Bay is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 3,120 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Colwyn Bay?
The median home value in Colwyn Bay is $259,818. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,125. The homeownership rate is 69.0%.
How are the schools in Colwyn Bay?
32.4% of adults in Colwyn Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Colwyn Bay?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Colwyn Bay is 2.4% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 6.6% of residents have a disability.