Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

LL18 5WS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL18 5WS.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL18 5WS spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LL18 5WS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the LL18 district of Denbighshire. Administratively it sits within Bodelwyddan ward and the Vale of Clwyd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5WS are sourced from Output Area W00001021 (shared with 17 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 5WS. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

LL18 5WS has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bodelwyddan Service Station0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Bodelwyddan Service Station0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Pg grindal & j g jones0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Faenol Fawr Country Hotel1.0 km
  • Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel (Hotel)0.6 km
  • Faenol Fawr Country Hotel1.0 km
  • Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel (Hotel)0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ty Fry Inn0.6 km
  • Ty Fry Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.0 km
  • Kinmel Park Training Camp0.5 km
  • League of Friends0.2 km
  • Penny's Cafe0.6 km
  • League of Friends0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Lucky Garden0.6 km
  • Lucky Garden0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhyl5.8 km
  • Abergele & Pensarn6.3 km
  • Prestatyn9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowther Arms0.1 km
  • Lowther Arms0.1 km
  • Vicarage Close0.2 km
  • Vicarage Close0.2 km