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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 464 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
464
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
246.24(+626%)
Anti-social behaviour
117.22(+801%)
Shoplifting
78.75(+1125%)
Criminal damage and arson
55.96(+662%)
Public order
47.21(+474%)
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 outright
291
12.99%
Owns with a mortgage
291
12.99%
Social rents from council
99
4.42%
Total households: 2,241

Property prices in Rhyl West

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£104K – £163K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £126 per square foot) in Rhyl West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhyl West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£165,000£87
Semi-Detached11£157,000£130
Terraced9£132,500£126
Flats2£45,000£94

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhyl West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhyl West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£87,000£105,000£101,000
2017£33,500£99,250£110,750
2018£40,623£109,000£105,000
2019£60,000£107,750£105,000
2020£43,225£110,000£100,000
2021£54,500£135,000£100,000
2022£47,500£142,500£112,500
2023£80,000£150,000£118,500
2024£79,353£145,000£117,000
2025£82,500£145,000£127,500
2026£40,000£162,500£138,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhyl West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhyl West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£115£64
2017£89£82£85
2018£76£103£78
2019£94£108£75
2020£96£100£94
2021£93£123£97
2022£111£152£99
2023£132£127£98
2024£97£122£84
2025£107£116£118
2026£98£130£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhyl West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.