LL18 3YN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sherwood Avenue, 1.1km from Bryhedydd Bay in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl East ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL18 3YN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3YN are sourced from Output Area W00001216 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD AVENUE, LL18 3YN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD AVENUE, LL18 3YN.
304
41
£ 29,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 3YN 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.
Area Character
LL18 3YN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 3YN. The average age is 40.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL18 3YN is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Johns Fishmonger0.5 km
- Lyons Robin Hood (Green's Grocers)0.3 km
- Johns Fishmonger0.5 km
- Lyons Robin Hood (Green's Grocers)0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bird Vs Beast1.0 km
- Bird Vs Beast1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prestatyn2.8 km
- Rhyl3.0 km
- Abergele & Pensarn9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sherwood Avenue0.1 km
- Sherwood Avenue0.1 km
- Arfon Avenue0.2 km
- Arfon Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL183YN · Data under Open Government Licence