Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

VALE PARK, LL18 2EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE PARK, LL18 2EN.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /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 2EN 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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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LL18 2EN has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 67.5% year-on-year.

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

LL18 2EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vale Park, 0.4km from Mill Bank Road in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl South West ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL18 2EN 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 67.5% 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 2EN are sourced from Output Area W00001275 (shared with 10 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 2EN. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

11 sales · Mean £ 115,545

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

Crime around LL18 2EN is moderate at 63 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 offences182
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson24
Shoplifting18

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Crafty Creations0.9 km
  • Premier Convenience Stores1.0 km
  • Crafty Creations0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Premier Convenience Stores1.0 km
  • + 75 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled0.5 km
  • Yeung Sing1.0 km
  • Foryd Centre Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled0.5 km
  • + 81 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Monte Carlo Snack Bar1.0 km
  • Monte Carlo Snack Bar1.0 km
  • Chilli Pink0.9 km
  • Corfu Kebab House0.9 km
  • Ffordd Parc Bodnant0.8 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.9 km
  • Six Bells1.0 km
  • The Cove0.9 km
  • Victory Club0.9 km
  • Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Kensington Hotel0.9 km
  • The Pier Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Imperial Hotel0.7 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.9 km
  • The Pier Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Heron Food0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
  • Heron Food0.7 km
  • Sumang Oriental Store0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl0.6 km
  • Prestatyn5.4 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Llys Glan Aber0.1 km
  • Llys Glan Aber0.1 km
  • Victoria Road0.2 km
  • Kingsley Avenue0.2 km
  • Brynhyfryd Ave0.2 km