LL18 2NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arran Drive, 1.2km from Mill Bank Road in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl South ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, 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 2NS are sourced from Output Area W00001230 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARRAN DRIVE, LL18 2NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARRAN DRIVE, LL18 2NS.
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 2NS — age 48, 80% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £158k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 2NS. 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
£ 132,000
13 sales · Mean £ 138,880
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL18 2NS has low crime rates — 36 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 Vale0.7 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- The Deli0.5 km
- Vale News0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Tafarn Fach0.5 km
- The Vale0.8 km
- Tafarn Fach0.5 km
- The Vale0.8 km
- Blue Moon1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Barratts Restaurant0.7 km
- The Anchor cafe0.8 km
- Barratts Restaurant0.7 km
- The Anchor cafe0.8 km
- Ffordd Derwen0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Aunty Mandys Chippy0.6 km
- Wong Sing0.8 km
- Aunty Mandys Chippy0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl1.3 km
- Prestatyn5.4 km
- Abergele & Pensarn7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Diane Drive0.1 km
- Diane Drive0.1 km
- Viola Avenue0.1 km
- Viola Avenue0.1 km
- Llys Pen-y-cefndy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL182NS · Data under Open Government Licence