LL18 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Wood Road, 0.6km from West End in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
LL18 1DS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.3% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00001290 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD ROAD, LL18 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD ROAD, LL18 1DS.
311
40
£ 29,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 1DS 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 1DS is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 1DS. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 98,500
10 sales · Mean £ 102,850
Semi-Detached
£ 81,000
1 sales · Mean £ 81,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL18 1DS are high at 181 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
92 nearby- Gorwel Newydd0.4 km
- Gorwel Newydd0.4 km
- Batch Ice Cream0.4 km
- Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.5 km
- + 87 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- B and M Retail Ltd.0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Crafty Creations0.4 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Festival Sea Foods0.1 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Anchor House0.4 km
- Berwyn Guest House0.4 km
- Churchill House0.2 km
- Manor Guest House0.4 km
- Sandy Shores0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Heron Food0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Heron Food0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Darbey's Chippy0.2 km
- Kamranz0.2 km
- Ocean City0.2 km
- Wong's Takeaway0.2 km
- Darbey's Chippy0.2 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.8 km
- Six Bells0.7 km
- The Cove0.8 km
- Victory Club0.8 km
- Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl0.8 km
- Abergele & Pensarn5.9 km
- Prestatyn6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Westbourne Avenue0.2 km
- Palace Avenue0.2 km
- Palace Avenue0.2 km
- Westbourne Avenue0.2 km
- Rhydwen Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL181DS · Data under Open Government Licence