The Penrhyn ward in Conwy county borough sits on the North Wales coast just to the east of the seaside town of Llandudno, close to Penrhyn Bay and the mouth of the Conwy estuary. It is largely suburban and residential, with sea-facing streets, small local shops and a mix of permanent homes and holiday accommodation that reflects the area's coastal location.
Historically shaped by the Victorian boom in seaside tourism, the local economy today leans on tourism, hospitality and local services alongside commuters who travel along the A55 to nearby centres. The ward offers attractive coastal scenery and easy access to the Great Orme and promenades, giving it a relaxed, community-focused feel popular with families and retirees.
Postcode districts covering Penrhyn
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 2.6 miles
- Rhyl 12.5 miles
- Prestatyn 15.1 miles
- Bangor 16.4 miles
- Abergele 8.2 miles
- Llandudno 1.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penrhyn Bay Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Craig-y-don Ward 1 mile
- Penrhyn-side Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Ward 1.4 miles
- Glyn y Marl Ward 1.5 miles
- Mochdre Parish 1.6 miles
- Tudno Ward 1.8 miles
- Deganwy Ward 1.9 miles
- Llandudno Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Conwy Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Rhiw Ward 2.5 miles
- Colwyn Bay Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Penrhyn
LL30 3NA, LL30 3RB, LL31 9JT, LL30 3FJ, LL30 3FD, LL30 1RD, LL30 3ND, LL30 3EJ, LL30 3HR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 38.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 62.3 miles
- Llandudno Junction Railway Station 2 miles
- Llandudno Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Penrhyn Ad
- Cae Mor Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- Tynedale Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Beachside Guest House 4 2.4 miles
- Swn Y Mor Hotel 2 1.9 miles
- Gwynfryn 4 2.7 miles
- Craigside Inn 3 1.1 miles
- Quay Hotel and Spa 4 2.2 miles
- Bodysgallen Hall & Spa 4 1.2 miles
- Seren Villa 4 2.2 miles
- Snooze 4 2.5 miles
Schools in Penrhyn
- St David's College Independent - all ages
- Ysgol Glanwydden Primary
- Ysgol Y Creuddyn Secondary
Local points of interest
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 2.7 miles
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 5.1 miles
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 9.3 miles
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 12 miles
- Marble Church Historic site 12.2 miles
- Rhyl FC Stadium 12.6 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 12.7 miles
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.9 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 14.6 miles
- Bastion Road Stadium 15.6 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 15.6 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 15.7 miles