LL18 5NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kinmel Drive, 0.3km from Bae Cinmel in Kinmel Bay. Administratively it sits within Kinmel Bay ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.3% 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 5NU are sourced from Output Area W00000809 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINMEL DRIVE, LL18 5NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINMEL DRIVE, LL18 5NU.
300
53
£ 32,100 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL18 5NU 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
No single demographic signal dominates LL18 5NU — age 53, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL18 5NU. The average age is 53.2. 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
£ 118,000
4 sales · Mean £ 115,625
Detached
£ 155,000
13 sales · Mean £ 151,923
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL18 5NU is moderate at 58 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
24 nearby- Weldon Newsagent0.4 km
- Archfarchnad Golden Sands0.4 km
- Birds Shop & Taxi Office0.2 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Clwb Gwersyll Sunnyvale0.9 km
- Harbour0.6 km
- Kinmel Bay Members Club0.4 km
- Magpie and Stump0.5 km
- Palins Country Club0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bombay Buffet0.2 km
- Crossroads Cafe0.3 km
- Golden Bay0.4 km
- Route 66 Diner0.8 km
- The Cafe Lounge0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Archfarchnad Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Catch 220.4 km
- Crispy Cod0.2 km
- New Spice of India0.2 km
- Palins Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Wing Wah0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhyl2.5 km
- Abergele & Pensarn4.2 km
- Prestatyn8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Cove0.2 km
- Sandy Cove0.2 km
- Bronwen Avenue0.3 km
- Crossroads0.3 km
- Kinmel Bay Community Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL185NU · Data under Open Government Licence