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LL18 2AR

Rhydwen Drive

Rhyl South West

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Detailed insights for LL18 2AR

Overview

Postcode LL18 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Rhyl South West ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhyl South West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.5 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 South West is £39,642 per year. The nearest station is Rhyl, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is West Rhyl Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Rhyl South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 19 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 South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.4%

Approximately 42.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Rhyl South West is £39,642 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL18 2AR.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for LL18 2AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rhyl

N/A

Walking directions to Rhyl

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL18 2AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest Rhyl Green ParkSmallWalking directions to West Rhyl Green Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
6,232.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.09(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.14(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.62(+154%)
Public order
9.59(+17%)
Other theft
7.9(+72%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
94.17%
Other Asian
14
3.89%
Other White
3
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.56%
African
1
0.28%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
33.06%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.11%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
37.12%
Owns outright
31
23.48%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.61%
Other social rented
7
5.3%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Rhyl South West

Median price£137,500
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £179K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £157 per square foot) in Rhyl South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £353,000.

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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£275,000£194
Semi-Detached12£161,000£171
Terraced14£124,500£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhyl South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhyl South West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201,500£91,500£78,750
2017£177,250£95,750£94,500
2018£109,500£112,500£84,000
2019£155,000£98,500£94,500
2020£128,000£105,500£100,500
2021£147,000£127,500£105,000
2022£160,500£150,500£120,000
2023£194,000£144,000£120,000
2024£228,125£145,500£120,000
2025£335,000£144,000£119,500
2026£124,000£167,000£117,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhyl South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhyl South West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£95£80
2017£157£104£106
2018£121£120£82
2019£165£113£104
2020£168£122£110
2021£197£137£115
2022£186£148£124
2023£212£163£122
2024£272£157£129
2025£194£165£138
2026£169£167£138
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhyl South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 202634, Netley Road, Rhyl, LL18 2ANDetachedFreehold£120,000
03 Oct 20251, Netley Road, Rhyl, LL18 2ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
01 Aug 2025134, Gwynfryn Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
13 Mar 20257, Weston Road, Rhyl, LL18 2AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
18 Jun 2025Unit 4, Douglas Estates, 41 - 43, Fforddlas, Rhyl, LL18 2EDOtherFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LL18 2AR postcode area, located within Rhyl South West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL18 2AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableChristchurch C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableDenbighshire PRU'sWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol EmmanuelWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 2AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 2AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsMarsh Road, Rhyl, LL18 2DFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miPremier135 Wellington Road, Rhyl, LL18 1LEWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCefndy Stores100 Cefndy Road, Rhyl, LL18 2HBWalking directions to Cefndy Stores
0.4 miSeagull Polski Sklep32-34 Bedford Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SYWalking directions to Seagull Polski Sklep
0.4 miHeron Foods84-88 High Street, Rhyl, LL18 1UBWalking directions to Heron Foods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL18 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James May

Rhyl South West - Elected 7 Dec 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardRhyl South WestW05001352
ParishRhylW04000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhyl South WestW02000047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 006BW01000237
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 2AR

Is LL18 2AR (Rhyl South West) safe?

The area around LL18 2AR records about 163 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 2AR?

The median sale price around LL18 2AR in Rhyl South West is £137,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL18 2AR?

There are 8 schools close to LL18 2AR, including Christchurch C.P. School, Denbighshire PRU's and Ysgol Emmanuel. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL18 2AR?

The closest station to LL18 2AR is Rhyl, about 567 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL18 2AR?

LL18 2AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL18 2AR (Rhyl South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 2AR is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James May (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.