LL18 1DN is an up-and-coming urban area on Ellis Avenue, 0.4km from West End in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.0% 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area W00001288 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLIS AVENUE, LL18 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLIS AVENUE, LL18 1DN.
372
35
£ 29,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 1DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LL18 1DN is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £111k. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 1DN. The average age is 35.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 109,000
11 sales · Mean £ 104,681
Terraced
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL18 1DN are high at 160 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Gorwel Newydd0.4 km
- Gorwel Newydd0.4 km
- Batch Ice Cream0.5 km
- Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.1 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.4 km
- + 93 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- B and M Retail Ltd.0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- Crafty Creations0.3 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Festival Sea Foods0.3 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Anchor House0.3 km
- Berwyn Guest House0.3 km
- Churchill House0.1 km
- Manor Guest House0.3 km
- Sandy Shores0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Heron Food0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Darbey's Chippy0.1 km
- Kamranz0.3 km
- Ocean City0.3 km
- Wong's Takeaway0.1 km
- Darbey's Chippy0.1 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.6 km
- Six Bells0.5 km
- The Cove0.6 km
- Victory Club0.7 km
- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl0.6 km
- Abergele & Pensarn6.1 km
- Prestatyn6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Palace Avenue0.1 km
- Palace Avenue0.1 km
- Crescent Road0.2 km
- Arriva Depot0.3 km
- Crescent Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL181DN · Data under Open Government Licence