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Rhyl South West

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About

Rhyl South West ward covers a compact residential area on the western side of Rhyl. The ward is primarily defined by its housing, with streets of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by the A525 to the north and the railway line to the south, creating a distinct neighbourhood. The layout is functional, with local convenience services integrated into the housing streets.

Within the ward, the large Marsh Tracks facility provides a community sports and recreation ground. This multi-use area offers football pitches and athletics facilities for local use. The housing extends towards the western boundary near Rhuddlan, maintaining a consistent urban character. The area serves as a residential district for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Rhyl South West has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhyl South West is £39,642 per year. Rhyl South West is home to around 5,566 people, with a population density of about 3,019.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhyl South West Population
5,566
Population density
3,019.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.84(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.67(+91%)
Shoplifting
15.99(+130%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.99(+98%)
Public order
10.24(+15%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,048
90.64%
Other Asian
184
3.3%
Other White
109
1.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.88%
Chinese
28
0.5%
Total population: 5,569

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,127
27.54%
Level 4 qualifications or above
806
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
660
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
644
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 4,092

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
512
23.61%
Owns with a mortgage
509
23.47%
Owns outright
454
20.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
18.3%
Other social rented
223
10.28%
Total households: 2,169

Property prices in Rhyl South West

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 in Rhyl South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £337,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rhyl South West 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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£305,000
Semi-Detached14£142,500
Terraced18£124,500

10 years median price trend in Rhyl South West

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

Data Sources

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