LL18 1ER is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Rhyl in Rhyl. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rhyl West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
Day-to-day life in LL18 1ER has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (352 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area W00001291 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL18 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL18 1ER.
408
40
£ 29,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 1ER 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
No single demographic signal dominates LL18 1ER — age 40, 20% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 1ER. The average age is 40.0. 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 1ER are high at 352 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
102 nearby- Gorwel Newydd0.8 km
- Gorwel Newydd0.8 km
- Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.8 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.4 km
- Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled0.7 km
- + 97 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Crafty Creations0.5 km
- Premier Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Crafty Creations0.5 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Anchor House0.7 km
- Berwyn Guest House0.6 km
- Churchill House0.7 km
- Manor Guest House0.7 km
- Sandy Shores0.7 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Darbey's Chippy0.8 km
- Kamranz1.0 km
- Ocean City1.0 km
- Wong's Takeaway0.8 km
- Darbey's Chippy0.8 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
- Six Bells0.3 km
- The Cove0.2 km
- Victory Club0.2 km
- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Heron Food0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Heron Food0.2 km
- Sumang Oriental Store0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl0.4 km
- Prestatyn5.8 km
- Abergele & Pensarn6.7 km
Bus Stops
- White Rose Centre0.1 km
- Sea Life Aquarium Stand 10.2 km
- Westminster Hotel0.2 km
- Sea Life Aquarium Stand 20.2 km
- Sea Life Aquarium Stand 30.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL181ER · Data under Open Government Licence