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Rhyl East

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About

Rhyl East is a coastal ward situated directly beside the Irish Sea. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types and several local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its eastern boundary is formed by the River Clwyd estuary, separating it from the town of Kinmel Bay.

The ward contains Rhyl's main railway station, providing a direct transport link. A notable feature is the historic Rhyl Town Hall, a prominent civic building located within its boundaries. The western edge meets the town centre, while the geography is largely flat, typical of this stretch of the North Wales coastline.

Area overview

On average Rhyl East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhyl East is £35,736 per year. Rhyl East is home to around 4,652 people, with a population density of about 2,733.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhyl East Population
4,652
Population density
2,733.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.34(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.84(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.96(+36%)
Other theft
5.59(+11%)
Public order
4.51(-49%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,369
93.86%
Other White
69
1.48%
Irish
47
1.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.64%
Other Asian
29
0.62%
Total population: 4,655

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,073
26.95%
Level 4 qualifications or above
918
23.06%
Level 3 (A level)
578
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
570
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
377
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 3,981

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
41.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
468
22.5%
Owns with a mortgage
444
21.35%
Social rents from council
128
6.15%
Other social rented
89
4.28%
Total households: 2,080

Property prices in Rhyl East

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £178,250 in Rhyl East area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £499,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rhyl East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhyl East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£193,000
Flats3£117,000
Semi-Detached20£180,000
Terraced5£160,000

10 years median price trend in Rhyl East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhyl East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.