Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

MAES HELYG, LL18 2YG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES HELYG, LL18 2YG.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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.

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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LL18 2YG is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

LL18 2YG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Helyg, 0.3km from Rhuddlan in Rhuddlan. Administratively it sits within Rhuddlan ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL18 2YG represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 2YG are sourced from Output Area W00001206 (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 2YG. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 180,000

11 sales · Mean £ 185,140

Semi-Detached

£ 125,250

2 sales · Mean £ 125,250

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

LL18 2YG has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Slimming World0.1 km
  • Slimming World0.1 km
  • Spar And Post Office0.3 km
  • Spar And Post Office0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Morfa Rhuddlan0.6 km
  • Whistle Stop Cafe0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Morfa Rhuddlan0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • BRGR & Shakes0.3 km
  • Pudding And Pie0.4 km
  • BRGR & Shakes0.3 km
  • Pudding And Pie0.4 km
  • King Kebab0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Pleasant View Club0.8 km
  • the castle inn0.6 km
  • The New Inn0.4 km
  • Pleasant View Club0.8 km
  • the castle inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl3.1 km
  • Prestatyn6.3 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Vicarage Lane0.3 km
  • Kings Head0.4 km
  • Treetops Court0.4 km
  • Parliament House0.4 km