Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

MAES Y DRE, LL15 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y DRE, LL15 1DB.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL15 1DB — age 48, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LL15 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Dre, 0.7km from Rhuthun in Ruthin. Administratively it sits within Ruthin ward and the Clwyd West constituency.

For families considering a move, LL15 1DB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, 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 LL15 1DB are sourced from Output Area W00001308 (shared with 8 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 LL15 1DB. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

2 sales · Mean £ 177,500

Terraced

£ 138,000

7 sales · Mean £ 138,357

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LL15 1DB has low crime rates — 11 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft3
Other crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Brickfield Rangers FC0.6 km
  • Cafe R1.0 km
  • Farmers Arms Restaurant1.0 km
  • Himalaya0.5 km
  • Small Plates0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Castlebell News Agents0.8 km
  • G.A. JONES0.6 km
  • Leonardo's Delicatessen0.7 km
  • Ruthin Wholefoods0.5 km
  • Chatwins0.7 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.8 km
  • Sarum House B&B0.6 km
  • Castle Hotel0.8 km
  • Sarum House B&B0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boars head0.8 km
  • Feathers Inn0.5 km
  • Feathers Inn0.5 km
  • Park Place Hotel1.0 km
  • Park Place Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Aydin's Traditional Fish And Chip0.6 km
  • Ruthin Pizzas0.8 km
  • Aydin's Traditional Fish And Chip0.6 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Finns Fish And Chip0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penyffordd17.1 km
  • Buckley17.7 km
  • Hope (Clwyd)17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pen-y-maes0.0 km
  • Pen y Maes0.1 km
  • Ffordd Gwynach0.1 km
  • Erw Gerrig0.2 km
  • Castle Park0.3 km