Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

VALE STREET, LL16 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE STREET, LL16 3BS.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LL16 3BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 47, LL16 3BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £98k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL16 3BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vale Street, 0.4km from Fron in Denbigh. Administratively it sits within Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL16 3BS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LL16 3BS are sourced from Output Area W00001038 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL16 3BS. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 98,000

3 sales · Mean £ 97,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LL16 3BS has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting12
Other theft9
Public order7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • CLD Meats0.8 km
  • Star Stores0.7 km
  • Daniel Morris Butchers0.0 km
  • Eirianfa Community Fridge0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.1 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Beth's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Mayflower0.6 km
  • Tai Wing Express0.1 km
  • Coriander0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Sams Cafe0.7 km
  • Denbigh Town Football Club0.5 km
  • Hope And Anchor0.2 km
  • Siop Goffi Ji-Binc0.6 km
  • Golden Lion0.6 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Hand Inn (Denbigh) Limited0.9 km
  • The Wings Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Denbigh Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Plough Inn0.7 km
  • The Vaults, Denbigh0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Castle House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl15.6 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn16.5 km
  • Prestatyn16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Aldi Car Park0.1 km
  • Railway Inn0.1 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Abbey Road0.2 km