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Rhyl West

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About

Rhyl West ward occupies a coastal section of the town, characterised by residential streets and direct access to a stretch of sandy beach. The area includes a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, serving a settled local community. Its western boundary is defined by the River Clwyd, separating it from neighbouring Kinmel Bay.

The ward is home to the historic Rhyl Town Hall, a prominent civic building on the promenade. The functional marina and the adjacent Brickfield Pond nature area provide green space and waterways within the urban setting. Local amenities are concentrated along the central promenade and in the retail parks located inland, catering to everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Rhyl West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 455 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhyl West is £35,736 per year. Rhyl West is home to around 4,914 people, with a population density of about 4,396.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
455
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhyl West Population
4,914
Population density
4,396.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
253.36(+591%)
Anti-social behaviour
110.09(+658%)
Shoplifting
71.63(+932%)
Criminal damage and arson
49.65(+514%)
Public order
39.48(+342%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,320
87.93%
Other White
148
3.01%
Other Asian
91
1.85%
Bangladeshi
43
0.88%
Irish
41
0.83%
Total population: 4,913

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,230
32.7%
Level 4 qualifications or above
665
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
582
15.47%
Level 3 (A level)
498
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
428
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 3,761

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,077
48.06%
Other social rented
419
18.7%
Owns with a mortgage
291
12.99%
Owns outright
291
12.99%
Social rents from council
99
4.42%
Total households: 2,241

Property prices in Rhyl West

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Rhyl West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £247,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rhyl 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£206,000
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached9£142,500
Terraced10£127,500

10 years median price trend in Rhyl West

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

All postcodes in Rhyl West

LL183LW

Paradise Street

LL181BA

Wellington Road

LL181DN

Ellis Avenue

LL181NS

Sydenham Avenue

LL181PH

Aquarium Street

LL181PW

John Street

LL181DW

Buckley Avenue

LL181PS

Emlyn Grove

LL181LR

Wellington Road

LL183EG

Morlan Park

LL181LS

Princes Street

LL181RD

Butterton Road

LL181DH

Barry Road North

LL181DY

Sandfield Place

LL181LP

Wellington Road

LL181NP

Osborne Grove

LL181UF

High Street

LL181LU

Oxford Grove

LL181LZ

Kings Avenue

LL181PE

Gordon Avenue

LL181AQ

Wellington Road

LL181BG

Wellington Road

LL181LF

Wellington Road

LL181PP

John Street

LL181TG

Crescent Road

LL183HD

Brighton Road

LL181BE

Wellington Road

LL181LW

Wellington Road

LL181AG

Kinmel Street

LL181LH

Wellington Road

LL181RR

Heol Frenhines

LL181TE

Edward Henry Street

LL181UB

High Street

LL183BS

Russell Road

LL181ED

Winnard Avenue

LL181NT

Abbey Street

LL181NY

Abbey Street

LL183LS

Morley Road

LL181HX

West Parade

LL183AA

Church Street

LL181HN

West Parade

LL181DB

Ffynnongroew Road

LL181EG

Westbourne Avenue

LL181UL

Rhyl West

LL181NH

Sandringham Avenue

LL181RS

Heol Frenhines

LL183LA

Clwyd Street

LL181HE

West Parade

LL181RL

Market Street

LL183BJ

Heol Clwyd

LL181BP

Elwy Street

LL181DE

Garnett Avenue

LL181LE

Wellington Road

LL181AL

Kinmel Street

LL181AU

Bodfor Street

LL181BU

South Kinmel Street

LL181HZ

Rhyl West

LL181HY

Lake Avenue

LL181SD

Queen Street

LL181TD

Crescent Square

LL181EN

High Street

LL181HH

West Parade

LL181LA

Wellington Road

LL181PB

Crescent Road

LL181PL

Aquarium Crescent

LL181TF

Crescent Road

Data Sources

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