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Rhyl South

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About

Rhyl South ward occupies the southern portion of the coastal town of Rhyl, primarily defined by residential streets running inland from the coastline. The area is bordered by the River Clwyd to the west and includes a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The ward's landscape is predominantly flat, characteristic of this stretch of the North Wales shoreline.

The western edge of the ward is marked by the Rhyl Marina and the entrance to the River Clwyd, with associated boating and leisure facilities. Inland, the ward contains several community-focused amenities, including primary schools and local shopping parades. The Sky Tower, a prominent observation structure from a former leisure park, remains a specific local landmark within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Rhyl South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhyl South is £41,432 per year. Rhyl South is home to around 3,456 people, with a population density of about 1,225.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhyl South Population
3,456
Population density
1,225.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.59(+27%)
Shoplifting
11.86(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.86(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.28(-22%)
Public order
5.79(-35%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,321
96.12%
Other White
59
1.71%
Irish
16
0.46%
Other Asian
15
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.32%
Total population: 3,455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
744
25.41%
No qualifications
659
22.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
496
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
436
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
276
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 2,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
843
50.06%
Owns with a mortgage
441
26.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
215
12.77%
Social rents from council
115
6.83%
Other forms of private rent
38
2.26%
Total households: 1,684

Property prices in Rhyl South

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Rhyl South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rhyl South 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£190,000
Semi-Detached19£177,000
Terraced2£190,000

10 years median price trend in Rhyl South

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

Data Sources

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