Postcode Analysis Denbighshire, Wales

MAES HELYG, LL20 8BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES HELYG, LL20 8BX.

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Population

432

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /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: LL20 8BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LL20 8BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

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

LL20 8BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Helyg, 0.3km from Llangollen in Llangollen. Administratively it sits within Llangollen ward and the Clwyd South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 15.4% 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 LL20 8BX are sourced from Output Area W00001111 (shared with 20 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 LL20 8BX. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,475

10 sales · Mean £ 201,172

Detached

£ 304,250

46 sales · Mean £ 322,433

Terraced

£ 180,000

4 sales · Mean £ 179,215

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

LL20 8BX has low crime rates — 49 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting12
Public order10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Plas Newydd Tea Room0.4 km
  • Bridge End Hotel0.5 km
  • Riverbanc0.4 km
  • The Courtyard Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Chapel St Bar and Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Chatwins0.3 km
  • Cottage Cream N Candy0.4 km
  • Daniel Morris Butchers0.3 km
  • Dee Valley Produe Ltd0.3 km
  • Llangollen Food Share0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Four Poster Guest House0.5 km
  • Greenbank Lodge0.2 km
  • Hillcrest Guest House0.2 km
  • Plas Hafod Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Squirrels0.8 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Occasions0.4 km
  • The Bull Inn0.3 km
  • Liberty Tavern0.3 km
  • Occasions0.4 km
  • Royal Air Force Association0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Kelly Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Kelly Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Castle Burger0.3 km
  • Chopsticks0.3 km
  • Dee Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chirk8.0 km
  • Ruabon8.8 km
  • Gobowen12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Post Office0.3 km
  • Market Street Car Park0.3 km
  • Glascoed0.3 km
  • Llangollen War Memorial0.4 km
  • Parade Street 10.4 km