Postcode insights

LL18 1DW

Buckley Avenue

Rhyl West

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Detailed insights for LL18 1DW

Overview

Postcode LL18 1DW is located in an urban city, within the Rhyl West ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhyl North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rhyl North is £35,736 per year. The nearest station is Rhyl, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Marine Lake.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Rhyl North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Rhyl North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Rhyl North is £35,736 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL18 1DW.

Transport

The nearest station is Rhyl located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL18 1DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rhyl

N/A

Walking directions to Rhyl

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL18 1DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMarine LakeLargeWalking directions to Marine Lake
0.3 miDrift ParkSmallWalking directions to Drift Park
0.3 miWest Rhyl Green ParkSmallWalking directions to West Rhyl Green Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
9,281.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
169.95(+2543%)
Violence and sexual offences
82.02(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.52(+288%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.97(+213%)
Public order
15.75(+92%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
87.61%
Other Asian
12
3.46%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
2.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.73%
Pakistani
5
1.44%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
29.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.74%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
43.66%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.54%
Owns outright
22
15.49%
Other social rented
15
10.56%
Social rents from council
8
5.63%
Total households: 142

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.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 1DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 1DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202529, Warren Road, Rhyl, LL18 1DRTerracedFreehold£195,000
21 Jul 202526, Warren Road, Rhyl, LL18 1DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,000
14 Feb 20258, Ellis Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 1DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£82,500
26 Aug 2025135, Marsh Road, Rhyl, LL18 2ABDetachedFreehold£275,000
05 Dec 20257, Barry Road North, Rhyl, LL18 1DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£127,500

Schools

In the LL18 1DW postcode area, located within Rhyl North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL18 1DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableChristchurch C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol EmmanuelWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableDenbighshire PRU'sWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 1DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 1DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier135 Wellington Road, Rhyl, LL18 1LEWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miFarmfoods7 Marina Quay, Rhyl, LL18 5AXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miMorrisonsMarsh Road, Rhyl, LL18 2DFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miSeagull Polski Sklep32-34 Bedford Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SYWalking directions to Seagull Polski Sklep
0.4 miMariolandBedford Street, Denbighshire, LL18 1SPWalking directions to Marioland

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL18 1DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan James

Rhyl West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Joan Butterfield

Rhyl West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardRhyl WestW05001355
ParishRhylW04000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhyl NorthW02000045
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 004FW01000241
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 1DW

Is LL18 1DW (Rhyl North) safe?

The area around LL18 1DW records about 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LL18 1DW?

The median sale price around LL18 1DW in Rhyl North is £140,000 (about £126 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL18 1DW?

There are 6 schools close to LL18 1DW, including Christchurch C.P. School, Ysgol Emmanuel and Denbighshire PRU's. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL18 1DW?

The closest station to LL18 1DW is Rhyl, about 584 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL18 1DW?

LL18 1DW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL18 1DW (Rhyl North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 1DW is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan James (Labour Party) and Joan Butterfield (Labour Party).

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.