Postcode insights

LL15 1YN

Mount Street

Ruthin

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Detailed insights for LL15 1YN

Overview

Postcode LL15 1YN is located in a rural town, within the Ruthin ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ruthin area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ruthin is £45,620 per year. The nearest station is Penyffordd, about 10.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Ruthin has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Ruthin has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ruthin is £45,620 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL15 1YN.

Transport

The nearest station is Penyffordd located about 10.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
2,735.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.49(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.3(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.97(+22%)
Other theft
7.55(+65%)
Public order
5.67(-31%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
91.63%
Other White
12
4.78%
Chinese
4
1.59%
Other Asian
3
1.2%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
28.7%
No qualifications
55
25.46%
Level 3 (A level)
44
20.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
32.41%
Owns outright
33
22.76%
Other social rented
33
22.76%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.1%
Social rents from council
8
5.52%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Ruthin

Median price£247,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £302K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Ruthin area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £576,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ruthin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£288,750£262
Semi-Detached14£205,833£221
Terraced11£167,500£209
Flats3£107,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ruthin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruthin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£86,500£162,750£121,000
2017£225,000£94,000£138,000£130,000
2018£211,250£92,500£182,000£125,000
2019£249,998£107,500£172,248£131,000
2020£245,000£91,000£186,995£123,500
2021£315,000£99,950£177,500£162,500
2022£312,500£139,475£199,750£145,000
2023£285,000£110,000£196,500£126,000
2024£320,000£124,000£202,500£128,000
2025£285,000£107,000£232,500£155,500
2026£330,000£202,500£190,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruthin.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruthin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£102£156£134
2017£188£118£184£142
2018£187£183£142
2019£209£135£189£150
2020£203£158£172£146
2021£232£147£216£190
2022£264£184£223£195
2023£290£178£231£193
2024£264£163£237£194
2025£262£168£239£204
2026£253£227£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruthin.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ruthin in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL15 1YN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL15 1YN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 2025Gwynfa, Market Street, Ruthin, LL15 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£388,500
22 Oct 20255, Market Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AUTerracedFreehold£330,000
21 Feb 202511, Market Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
18 Jul 202510, St Peters Square, Ruthin, LL15 1AAOtherFreehold£437,500
29 May 202512, St Peters Square, Ruthin, LL15 1AAOtherFreehold£145,500

Schools

In the LL15 1YN postcode area, located within Ruthin, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL15 1YN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Pen BarrasWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableRhos Street C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableRuthin SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL15 1YN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL15 1YN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodStation Road, Ruthin, LL15 1BPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCastle BellClwyd Street, Denbighshire, LL15 1HFWalking directions to Castle Bell
0.2 miNatures Treasures65 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AGWalking directions to Natures Treasures
0.2 miTescoLon Parcwr, Ruthin, LL15 1BBWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miLondisClwyd Street, Denbighshire, LL15 1HNWalking directions to Londis

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL15 1YN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bobby Feeley

Ruthin - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Emrys Wynne

Ruthin - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Huw Hilditch-Roberts

Ruthin - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Becky Gittins

Clwyd East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd EastW07000094
WardRuthinW05001356
ParishRuthinW04000174
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RuthinW02000055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 014BW01000243
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL15 1YN

Is LL15 1YN (Ruthin) safe?

The area around LL15 1YN records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL15 1YN?

The median sale price around LL15 1YN in Ruthin is £247,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL15 1YN?

There are 5 schools close to LL15 1YN, including Ysgol Pen Barras, Rhos Street C.P. School and Ruthin School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL15 1YN?

LL15 1YN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL15 1YN (Ruthin) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd East covering LL15 1YN is Becky Gittins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bobby Feeley (Liberal Democrats), Emrys Wynne (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Huw Hilditch-Roberts (Independent).

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.