Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

PEN Y MAES AVENUE, LL18 4ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEN Y MAES AVENUE, LL18 4ED.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL18 4ED 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LL18 4ED is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 20.2% year-on-year.

home £153,714 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL18 4ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pen Y Maes Avenue, 1.3km from Bryhedydd Bay in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl Tŷ Newydd ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL18 4ED represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.2% 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 4ED are sourced from Output Area W00001240 (shared with 4 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 4ED. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 164,000

6 sales · Mean £ 163,750

Semi-Detached

£ 102,500

11 sales · Mean £ 112,313

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

LL18 4ED has low crime rates — 45 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 offences151
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft11
Other crime8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Ffordd Elan Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Llewelyn Stores0.4 km
  • Nisha Supershop0.4 km
  • Ffordd Elan Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Llewelyn Stores0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • New Pines Caravan Park0.7 km
  • New Pines Caravan Park0.7 km
  • Barratts Restaurant1.0 km
  • CPD Y Rhyl 1879 (Rhyl FC 1879)0.9 km
  • Barratts Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Wong Sing0.4 km
  • Wong Sing0.4 km
  • Neens Butties & Bakes0.7 km
  • St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Sweet Pea0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tafarn Fach0.9 km
  • Tafarn Fach0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl1.8 km
  • Prestatyn4.3 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rhodfa Maen Gwyn0.0 km
  • Rhodfa Maen Gwyn0.0 km
  • Clement Drive0.1 km
  • Clement Drive0.1 km
  • Ffordd Elan0.2 km