Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

MERLLYN ROAD, LL18 4HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERLLYN ROAD, LL18 4HH.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL18 4HH 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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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL18 4HH spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LL18 4HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merllyn Road, 1.0km from Mill Bank Road in Rhyl. Administratively it sits within Rhyl Trellewelyn ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL18 4HH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 4HH are sourced from Output Area W00001257 (shared with 11 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 4HH. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 146,000

13 sales · Mean £ 149,000

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 133,500

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

LL18 4HH has low crime rates — 28 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6
Public order6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bridgegate Stores0.5 km
  • Camella Chemists0.8 km
  • One Stop Shop0.5 km
  • Rhyl Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Shell Vale0.6 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Rhyl Masonic Buildings0.8 km
  • Tafarn Fach0.6 km
  • The Millbank Inn0.9 km
  • The Vale0.8 km
  • Rhyl Masonic Buildings0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Barratts Restaurant0.6 km
  • CPD Y Rhyl 1879 (Rhyl FC 1879)0.5 km
  • The Anchor cafe0.8 km
  • Barratts Restaurant0.6 km
  • CPD Y Rhyl 1879 (Rhyl FC 1879)0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Neens Butties & Bakes0.3 km
  • simply food rhyl1.0 km
  • St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Sweet Pea0.3 km
  • The Chippy0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl1.4 km
  • Prestatyn4.6 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheltenham Avenue South0.1 km
  • Chiropodists0.1 km
  • Chiropodists0.1 km
  • Cheltenham Avenue South0.1 km
  • Tots` Corner0.1 km