LL18 3UF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garford Road, 0.1km from Bryhedydd Bay in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl East ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.9% 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 3UF are sourced from Output Area W00001218 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARFORD ROAD, LL18 3UF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARFORD ROAD, LL18 3UF.
223
57
£ 29,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 3UF 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 3UF is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £162k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 3UF. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 124,000
10 sales · Mean £ 131,950
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Flat
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL18 3UF has low crime rates — 34 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
10 nearby- Lyons Robin Hood (Green's Grocers)0.9 km
- Lyons Robin Hood (Green's Grocers)0.9 km
- Denmore Premier Foodstore0.4 km
- Ffordd Elan Pharmacy0.8 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- Laughing Budda0.3 km
- Laughing Budda0.3 km
- Rhyl Fire Station0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Esplanade Club0.3 km
- The Esplanade Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chang Wing Fish & Chips & Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Yummy kitchen0.3 km
- Chang Wing Fish & Chips & Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Yummy kitchen0.3 km
- simply food rhyl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Promenade0.6 km
- The Promenade0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl1.9 km
- Prestatyn4.0 km
- Abergele & Pensarn8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rhyl Golf Club0.1 km
- Eaton Avenue Middle0.1 km
- Rhyl Golf Club0.2 km
- Denmore Stores0.3 km
- Denmore Stores0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL183UF · Data under Open Government Licence