Postcode insights

LL18 2HL

Walford Avenue

Rhyl South West

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Detailed insights for LL18 2HL

Overview

Postcode LL18 2HL 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 133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 large park is Coronation Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.9%
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 57 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Rhyl South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.9%

Approximately 44.9% 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 2HL.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for LL18 2HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rhyl

N/A

Walking directions to Rhyl

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL18 2HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoronation GardensLargeWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
6,925.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.62(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.06(+216%)
Shoplifting
34.05(+430%)
Public order
14.02(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.02(+77%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
88.52%
Other White
13
3.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.06%
Other Asian
10
2.55%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
1.79%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
33.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.29%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
40.44%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
18.38%
Owns outright
15
11.03%
Other social rented
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202667, Aled Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 2HNTerracedFreehold£118,500
25 Mar 20268, Golden Grove, Rhyl, LL18 2RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,500
09 Mar 202642, Golden Grove, Rhyl, LL18 2RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£149,050
20 Jun 202546, Golden Grove, Rhyl, LL18 2RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,500
13 Feb 202615, Vale Park, Rhyl, LL18 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the LL18 2HL 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 2HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDenbighshire PRU'sWelsh establishment

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableYsgol EmmanuelWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableChrist the Word SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 2HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 2HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCefndy Stores100 Cefndy Road, Rhyl, LL18 2HBWalking directions to Cefndy Stores
0.3 miBest-oneSt. Margaret's Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2HTWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miAsda ExpressPendyffryn Road, Denbighshire, LL18 2HTWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miMorrisonsMarsh Road, Rhyl, LL18 2DFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miOne StopGrange Road, Rhyl, LL18 4BYWalking directions to One Stop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL18 2HL, 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 006AW01000236
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 2HL

Is LL18 2HL (Rhyl South West) safe?

The area around LL18 2HL records about 134 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LL18 2HL?

The median sale price around LL18 2HL 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 2HL?

There are 9 schools close to LL18 2HL, including Denbighshire PRU's, Ysgol Emmanuel and Christ the Word School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL18 2HL?

The closest station to LL18 2HL is Rhyl, about 693 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL18 2HL?

LL18 2HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 57 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 2HL 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.