LL18 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Windsor Street, 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 1BW offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (313 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £89k, 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area W00001284 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR STREET, LL18 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR STREET, LL18 1BW.
341
32
£ 29,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 1BW 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 1BW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 89,500
4 sales · Mean £ 97,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL18 1BW are high at 313 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
114 nearby- Gorwel Newydd0.6 km
- Gorwel Newydd0.6 km
- Batch Ice Cream1.0 km
- Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.5 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.2 km
- + 109 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- B and M Retail Ltd.0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Crafty Creations0.3 km
- Farm Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Festival Sea Foods0.8 km
- + 79 more
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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Heron Food0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
- + 5 more
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
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.2 km
- Six Bells0.2 km
- The Cove0.2 km
- Victory Club0.3 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
- Kinmel Street0.1 km
- Bodfor Street0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.1 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.2 km
- Rhyl Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL181BW · Data under Open Government Licence