LL18 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Rhyl in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (305 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area W00001284 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL18 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL18 1BX.
341
32
£ 29,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 1BX 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
At 74% private renter occupancy, LL18 1BX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 1BX. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL18 1BX are high at 305 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
112 nearby- Gorwel Newydd0.7 km
- Gorwel Newydd0.7 km
- Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.6 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.2 km
- Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled0.4 km
- + 107 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- B and M Retail Ltd.0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Crafty Creations0.3 km
- Festival Sea Foods0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Stores0.4 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Anchor House0.5 km
- Berwyn Guest House0.5 km
- Churchill House0.5 km
- Manor Guest House0.5 km
- Sandy Shores0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Darbey's Chippy0.6 km
- Kamranz0.8 km
- Ocean City0.8 km
- Wong's Takeaway0.6 km
- Darbey's Chippy0.6 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
- Six Bells0.3 km
- The Cove0.2 km
- Victory Club0.3 km
- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Heron Food0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
- Heron Food0.2 km
- Sumang Oriental Store0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl0.1 km
- Prestatyn5.9 km
- Abergele & Pensarn6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kinmel Street0.1 km
- Bodfor Street0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LL181BX · Data under Open Government Licence