LL18 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from West End in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL18 1BF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (423 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 LL18 1BF are sourced from Output Area W00001283 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL18 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL18 1BF.
444
42
£ 29,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. LL18 1BF's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 28% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 1BF. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL18 1BF are high at 423 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
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Gorwel Newydd0.5 km
- Gorwel Newydd0.5 km
- Batch Ice Cream0.9 km
- Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.6 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.4 km
- + 101 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- B and M Retail Ltd.0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Crafty Creations0.4 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Festival Sea Foods0.9 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Anchor House0.4 km
- Berwyn Guest House0.4 km
- Churchill House0.5 km
- Manor Guest House0.4 km
- Sandy Shores0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Heron Food0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Darbey's Chippy0.6 km
- Kamranz0.7 km
- Ocean City0.7 km
- Wong's Takeaway0.6 km
- Darbey's Chippy0.6 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
- Six Bells0.2 km
- The Cove0.3 km
- Victory Club0.2 km
- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl0.6 km
- Prestatyn6.2 km
- Abergele & Pensarn6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Palace Fun Centre0.1 km
- Palace Fun Centre0.1 km
- Crescent Road0.4 km
- White Rose Centre0.4 km
- Crescent Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL181BF · Data under Open Government Licence