LL16 3DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vale Road, 0.3km from Fron in Denbigh. Administratively it sits within Denbigh Lower ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL16 3DF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, 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 3DF are sourced from Output Area W00001049 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALE ROAD, LL16 3DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE ROAD, LL16 3DF.
297
48
£ 43,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL16 3DF 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.
Area Character
LL16 3DF has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL16 3DF. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
1 sales · Mean £ 122,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL16 3DF has low crime rates — 34 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- CLD Meats0.7 km
- Star Stores0.6 km
- Daniel Morris Butchers0.1 km
- Eirianfa Community Fridge0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Beth's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Denbigh Kebab House0.8 km
- Eezibite0.8 km
- Kens Fish And Chips0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Sams Cafe0.6 km
- Midshire Signature Services0.6 km
- Chen Lin Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Guildhall Tavern0.6 km
- Vale Street Kitchen0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Denbigh Conservative Club0.8 km
- Masons Arms0.1 km
- Plas Pigot Country Club0.3 km
- Plough Inn0.8 km
- The Hand Inn (Denbigh) Limited1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Castle House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl15.5 km
- Abergele & Pensarn16.5 km
- Prestatyn16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Inn0.0 km
- Abbey Road0.1 km
- Aldi Car Park0.1 km
- Plas Pigot0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL163DF · Data under Open Government Licence