LL18 2AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Mill Bank Road in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl South West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL18 2AZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 LL18 2AZ are sourced from Output Area W00001264 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL18 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL18 2AZ.
301
36
£ 32,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 2AZ 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
LL18 2AZ has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 2AZ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL18 2AZ is moderate at 58 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
38 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Camella Chemists0.5 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Rhyl Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Shell Vale0.4 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Foryd Centre Community Cafe1.0 km
- Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled0.6 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe1.0 km
- Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled0.6 km
- Barratts Restaurant0.4 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Rhyl Masonic Buildings0.8 km
- Tafarn Fach0.4 km
- The Millbank Inn0.8 km
- The Vale0.4 km
- Rhyl Masonic Buildings0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Neens Butties & Bakes0.9 km
- St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Sweet Pea0.9 km
- The Chippy0.9 km
- Neens Butties & Bakes0.9 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Imperial Hotel1.0 km
- Imperial Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Food1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Heron Food1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl0.8 km
- Prestatyn5.6 km
- Abergele & Pensarn7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ascot Drive0.2 km
- Ascot Drive0.2 km
- Kingsley Avenue0.2 km
- Cefndy Road0.2 km
- Viola Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL182AZ · Data under Open Government Licence