LL18 2NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Diane Drive, 1.1km from Mill Bank Road in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl South ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL18 2NG represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 LL18 2NG are sourced from Output Area W00001230 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIANE DRIVE, LL18 2NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIANE DRIVE, LL18 2NG.
263
48
£ 37,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LL18 2NG — age 48, 80% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 2NG. The average age is 48.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 138,975
2 sales · Mean £ 138,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL18 2NG has low crime rates — 42 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
22 nearby- Camella Chemists0.8 km
- Shell Vale0.6 km
- Slimming World0.3 km
- The Deli0.4 km
- Vale News0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Tafarn Fach0.4 km
- The Vale0.7 km
- Tafarn Fach0.4 km
- The Vale0.7 km
- Blue Moon0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Barratts Restaurant0.6 km
- The Anchor cafe0.8 km
- Barratts Restaurant0.6 km
- The Anchor cafe0.8 km
- Ffordd Derwen0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Neens Butties & Bakes1.0 km
- St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Sweet Pea1.0 km
- The Chippy1.0 km
- Neens Butties & Bakes1.0 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl1.3 km
- Prestatyn5.3 km
- Abergele & Pensarn7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Diane Drive0.0 km
- Diane Drive0.0 km
- Llys Pen-y-cefndy0.1 km
- Llys Pen-y-cefndy0.1 km
- Viola Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL182NG · Data under Open Government Licence