LL16 3EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ruthin 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 3EL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, 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 3EL are sourced from Output Area W00001049 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTHIN ROAD, LL16 3EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHIN ROAD, LL16 3EL.
297
48
£ 43,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL16 3EL 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
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in LL16 3EL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL16 3EL. 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
£ 126,000
6 sales · Mean £ 110,333
Semi-Detached
£ 93,000
1 sales · Mean £ 93,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL16 3EL has low crime rates — 33 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
30 nearby- CLD Meats0.8 km
- Star Stores0.7 km
- Siop Y Parc1.0 km
- Siop Y Parc1.0 km
- Daniel Morris Butchers0.1 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Beth's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Mayflower0.7 km
- Tai Wing Express0.1 km
- Coriander0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Sams Cafe0.7 km
- Denbigh Town Football Club0.4 km
- Hope And Anchor0.3 km
- Siop Goffi Ji-Binc0.7 km
- Golden Lion0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Hand Inn (Denbigh) Limited1.0 km
- The Wings Club Ltd0.7 km
- Denbigh Conservative Club0.8 km
- Plough Inn0.8 km
- The Vaults, Denbigh0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 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
- Rhyl15.6 km
- Abergele & Pensarn16.6 km
- Prestatyn16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Inn0.0 km
- Plas Pigot0.1 km
- Abbey Road0.1 km
- Aldi Car Park0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL163EL · Data under Open Government Licence