LL18 3RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redwood Drive, 0.7km from Bryhedydd Bay in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl East ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL18 3RU represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.7% 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 3RU are sourced from Output Area W00001209 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDWOOD DRIVE, LL18 3RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDWOOD DRIVE, LL18 3RU.
205
60
£ 29,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 3RU 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
Average age 60, 76% owned. LL18 3RU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 3RU. The average age is 60.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 137,000
7 sales · Mean £ 133,421
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL18 3RU has low crime rates — 22 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Eat @ the Bowls Pavilion0.6 km
- Bridgegate Stores0.2 km
- Camella Chemists1.0 km
- Highfield Park Post Office0.6 km
- One Stop Shop0.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Promenade0.5 km
- The Promenade0.5 km
- Melbourne Guest House0.7 km
- Toffees Guest House0.8 km
- Melbourne Guest House0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rhyl Masonic Buildings0.7 km
- The Millbank Inn0.7 km
- Rhyl Masonic Buildings0.7 km
- The Millbank Inn0.7 km
- The Esplanade Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Barratts Restaurant1.0 km
- CPD Y Rhyl 1879 (Rhyl FC 1879)0.5 km
- Rhyl Fire Station0.4 km
- The Anchor cafe1.0 km
- Barratts Restaurant1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Neens Butties & Bakes0.5 km
- simply food rhyl0.3 km
- Sweet Pea0.5 km
- The Chippy0.5 km
- Neens Butties & Bakes0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl1.3 km
- Prestatyn4.6 km
- Abergele & Pensarn8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Spruce Avenue0.1 km
- Mayfield Grove0.2 km
- Oakville Avenue Middle0.2 km
- Mayfield Grove0.2 km
- Rees Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL183RU · Data under Open Government Licence