Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

WELLINGTON ROAD, LL18 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, LL18 1BA.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 29,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL18 1BA 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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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 74% private renter occupancy, LL18 1BA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

LL18 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Wellington Road, 0.2km from Rhyl in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LL18 1BA offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (344 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00001284 (shared with 83 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 1BA. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

Crime rates near LL18 1BA are high at 344 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 offences754
Anti-social behaviour331
Criminal damage and arson164
Public order156
Shoplifting130

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • Gorwel Newydd0.7 km
  • Gorwel Newydd0.7 km
  • Batch Ice Cream1.0 km
  • Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.2 km
  • + 105 more
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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • B and M Retail Ltd.0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Crafty Creations0.3 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Festival Sea Foods0.9 km
  • + 77 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Anchor House0.5 km
  • Berwyn Guest House0.5 km
  • Churchill House0.5 km
  • Manor Guest House0.5 km
  • Sandy Shores0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Heron Food0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Darbey's Chippy0.6 km
  • Kamranz0.8 km
  • Ocean City0.8 km
  • Wong's Takeaway0.6 km
  • Darbey's Chippy0.6 km
  • + 57 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
  • Six Bells0.2 km
  • The Cove0.1 km
  • Victory Club0.2 km
  • Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl0.2 km
  • Prestatyn5.9 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bodfor Street0.1 km
  • Kinmel Street0.1 km
  • St Helen`s Place0.2 km
  • Rhyl Bus Station Stand D0.2 km
  • Rhyl Rail Station0.2 km