Welcome to Old Colwyn
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Old Colwyn (Welsh: Hen Golwyn, formerly Colwyn bilingually) is a large village just to the east of Colwyn Bay, in Conwy County Borough, Wales. Prior to local government reorganisation in April 1974 it was part of the Municipal Borough of Colwyn Bay, but the reorganisation established it as a separate community, whose population at the 2001 census was 7,626, increasing to 8,113 at the 2011 census. It hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1941. It also harbours the 3rd Colwyn Bay (Old Colwyn) Scout Group headquarters and is home to the area's comprehensive school, Ysgol Bryn Elian.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
423 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
8,128 (2021) |
Density |
1,922 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.8 |
Ward |
Colwyn |
District |
Conwy |
Postcodes |
LL29 |
ONS ID |
W04000134 |
Council
Contact details for Old Colwyn Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Old Colwyn Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Old Colwyn Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Old Colwyn Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Old Colwyn Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Old Colwyn Parish.
Local News
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Old Colwyn: New sea defence protects promenade, rail, and road
Published: 18th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by North Wales Live
Headteacher Neil Foden said 'it's fine' as he abused youngster, court hears
Published: 23rd Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by North Wales Pioneer
Old Colwyn promenade reopens after three-year project
Published: 12th Apr 2024