Postcode Analysis Conwy, Wales

OLD FORYD ROAD, LL18 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FORYD ROAD, LL18 5BD.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LL18 5BD 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LL18 5BD is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL18 5BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Foryd Road, 0.4km from Foryd in Kinmel Bay. Administratively it sits within Kinmel Bay ward and the Clwyd West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 2.9% year-on-year. 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 5BD are sourced from Output Area W00000807 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 5BD. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 255,000

8 sales · Mean £ 238,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LL18 5BD has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Gorwel Newydd0.9 km
  • Gorwel Newydd0.9 km
  • Batch Ice Cream0.6 km
  • Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak1.0 km
  • The Bistro0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • B and M Retail Ltd.0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Festival Sea Foods0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Archfarchnad Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Darbey's Chippy0.9 km
  • Kamranz0.7 km
  • Ocean City0.7 km
  • Wong's Takeaway0.9 km
  • Darbey's Chippy0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Clwb Gwersyll Sunnyvale0.4 km
  • Harbour0.3 km
  • Kinmel Bay Members Club0.5 km
  • Sandy Cove Social Club1.0 km
  • Harbour0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl1.6 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn5.1 km
  • Prestatyn7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferry Q0.2 km
  • Ferry0.2 km
  • Betws Avenue0.3 km
  • Betws Avenue Q0.3 km
  • Marine Lake0.5 km