LL18 1BT is an up-and-coming urban area on Elwy Street, 0.3km from West End in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LL18 1BT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (267 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area W00001279 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELWY STREET, LL18 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELWY STREET, LL18 1BT.
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32
£ 29,400 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 1BT 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.
Area Character
LL18 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 1BT. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL18 1BT are high at 267 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
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Gorwel Newydd0.6 km
- Gorwel Newydd0.6 km
- Batch Ice Cream0.9 km
- Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.5 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.1 km
- + 107 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- B and M Retail Ltd.0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Crafty Creations0.3 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Festival Sea Foods0.8 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Anchor House0.5 km
- Berwyn Guest House0.5 km
- Churchill House0.5 km
- Manor Guest House0.5 km
- Sandy Shores0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Heron Food0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Darbey's Chippy0.5 km
- Kamranz0.7 km
- Ocean City0.7 km
- Wong's Takeaway0.5 km
- Darbey's Chippy0.5 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.3 km
- Six Bells0.3 km
- The Cove0.3 km
- Victory Club0.4 km
- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl0.1 km
- Prestatyn6.0 km
- Abergele & Pensarn6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kinmel Street0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.2 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL181BT · Data under Open Government Licence