Postcode insights

LL16 5BX

Chapel Lane

Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan

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Detailed insights for LL16 5BX

Overview

Postcode LL16 5BX is located in a rural village, within the Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Denbigh West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denbigh West is £39,951 per year. The nearest station is Abergele and Pensarn, about 8.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Denbigh West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Denbigh West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Denbigh West is £39,951 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL16 5BX.

Transport

The nearest station is Abergele and Pensarn located about 8.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
467.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.55(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.06(+85%)
Public order
15.26(+86%)
Other theft
10.56(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
98.76%
Irish
3
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
39.93%
No qualifications
48
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.55%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
51.35%
Owns with a mortgage
48
32.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.08%
Other social rented
6
4.05%
Social rents from council
5
3.38%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £228K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£245,000£246
Semi-Detached13£175,000£225
Terraced29£125,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,000£133,000£84,000
2017£176,800£143,250£94,000
2018£168,000£123,000£90,000
2019£213,750£130,750£90,000
2020£262,500£144,000£92,500
2021£255,000£155,000£115,000
2022£268,000£160,000£125,000
2023£246,750£192,475£122,500
2024£265,000£168,750£120,000
2025£236,000£167,500£127,250
2026£255,000£202,475£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£147£115
2017£154£128£135
2018£165£135£132
2019£174£150£124
2020£181£160£152
2021£232£176£157
2022£230£182£173
2023£239£185£152
2024£222£209£169
2025£238£214£185
2026£251£224£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL16 5BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL16 5BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025Bryn Bychan, Chapel Lane, Denbigh, LL16 5BXDetachedFreehold£145,750
03 Feb 2025Celyn, Hen Lon, Denbigh, LL16 5BESemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
17 Oct 20253, Denbigh Street, Denbigh, LL16 5ARDetachedFreehold£232,000
06 Jun 202518, Denbigh Street, Denbigh, LL16 5ARTerracedFreehold£154,000
01 Aug 202510, Ty Coch Street, Denbigh, LL16 5BBTerracedFreehold£112,000

Schools

In the LL16 5BX postcode area, located within Denbigh West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL16 5BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg HenllanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL16 5BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL16 5BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHenllan StoresDenbigh Street, Denbigh, LL16 5ARWalking directions to Henllan Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL16 5BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Delyth Jones

Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geraint Lloyd-Williams

Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Pauline Edwards

Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
ParishHenllanW04000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denbigh WestW02000052
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 011CW01000199
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced2015-11-01

Frequently asked questions about LL16 5BX

Is LL16 5BX (Denbigh West) safe?

The area around LL16 5BX records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near LL16 5BX?

The median sale price around LL16 5BX in Denbigh West is £155,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL16 5BX?

There is 1 school close to LL16 5BX, including Ysgol Gymraeg Henllan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL16 5BX?

LL16 5BX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 519 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL16 5BX (Denbigh West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL16 5BX is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Delyth Jones (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), Geraint Lloyd-Williams (Independent) and Pauline Edwards (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.