Postcode insights

LL16 5YG

Lon Glyn

Denbigh Lower

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Detailed insights for LL16 5YG

Overview

Postcode LL16 5YG is located in a rural town, within the Denbigh Lower ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr is £52,196 per year. The nearest station is Rhyl, about 9.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Parc Alafowlia.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr is £52,196 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Rhyl located about 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL16 5YG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miParc AlafowliaSmallWalking directions to Parc Alafowlia
0.3 miParc AlafowliaSmallWalking directions to Parc Alafowlia

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
460.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.89(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-18%)
Public order
3.56(-57%)
Other theft
3.56(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.13(-71%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
98.34%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.33%
Irish
1
0.33%
Other White
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
34.11%
Level 3 (A level)
63
24.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.5%
No qualifications
26
10.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
48.46%
Owns outright
45
34.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Denbigh Lower

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £278K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Denbigh Lower area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,300 up to £690,000.

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 Lower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£288,500£268
Semi-Detached20£220,000£270
Terraced9£141,500£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denbigh Lower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£131,500£129,950
2017£185,000£139,950£117,750
2018£183,750£149,000£115,000
2019£207,500£165,000£113,000
2020£218,000£147,500£179,950
2021£260,000£191,750£153,000
2022£275,000£213,750£169,950
2023£292,000£195,000£100,000
2024£272,500£195,000£171,000
2025£290,000£237,000£143,750
2026£294,250£209,000£132,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£178£112
2017£170£188£144
2018£184£180£124
2019£199£195£148
2020£198£194£140
2021£224£219£149
2022£239£250£238
2023£262£252£158
2024£262£250£200
2025£267£275£189
2026£268£252£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL16 5YG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL16 5YG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20263, Lon Alun, Denbigh, LL16 5YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Feb 202611, Ffordd Colomendy, Denbigh, LL16 5UTDetachedFreehold£327,000
25 Apr 202532, Ffordd Colomendy, Denbigh, LL16 5UTSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
05 Feb 202643, Ffordd Celyn, Denbigh, LL16 5UUSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
16 Jan 202645, Ffordd Celyn, Denbigh, LL16 5UUSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000

Schools

In the LL16 5YG postcode area, located within Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL16 5YG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol FrongochWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Twm o'r NantWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Y Parc InfantsWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL16 5YG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL16 5YG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar PremierRhyl Road, Denbigh, LL16 5SUWalking directions to Star Premier
0.2 miRhyl Road StoresRhyl Road, Denbigh, LL16 5TGWalking directions to Rhyl Road Stores
0.2 miLondisRhyl Road, Denbigh, LL16 5SUWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miAldiStation Road, Denbighshire, LL16 3AWWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Mark Young

Denbigh Lower - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Rhys Thomas

Denbigh Lower - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardDenbigh LowerW05001335
ParishDenbighW04000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denbigh East & Pentre LlanrhaeadrW02000053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 012BW01000196
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL16 5YG

Is LL16 5YG (Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr) safe?

The area around LL16 5YG records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LL16 5YG?

The median sale price around LL16 5YG in Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL16 5YG?

There are 7 schools close to LL16 5YG, including Ysgol Frongoch, Ysgol Twm o'r Nant and Ysgol Y Parc Infants. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL16 5YG?

LL16 5YG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,730 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL16 5YG (Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL16 5YG is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Young (Independent) and Rhys Thomas (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.