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LL18 2HS

Poplars Drive

Rhyl South West

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Detailed insights for LL18 2HS

Overview

Postcode LL18 2HS 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 0.6 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
44.6%
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

44.6%

Approximately 44.6% 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 2HS.

Transport

The nearest station is Rhyl located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL18 2HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rhyl

N/A

Walking directions to Rhyl

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL18 2HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCoronation GardensLargeWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
3,977.4 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
300
94.64%
Chinese
6
1.89%
Other White
6
1.89%
Irish
2
0.63%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
28.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
18.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.82%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
26.35%
Owns with a mortgage
30
20.27%
Other social rented
27
18.24%
Owns outright
24
16.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.86%
Total households: 148

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 20253, Poplars Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
20 Jun 202512, Cefndy Road, Rhyl, LL18 2EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
14 Nov 202531, St Margarets Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2HYTerracedFreehold£155,000
20 Jun 202511, St Margarets Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
17 Apr 2026145, Vale Road, Rhyl, LL18 2PHTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the LL18 2HS 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 2HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableChrist the Word SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Tir MorfaWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol LlywelynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 2HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 2HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest-oneSt. Margaret's Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2HTWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miAsda ExpressPendyffryn Road, Denbighshire, LL18 2HTWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miCefndy Stores100 Cefndy Road, Rhyl, LL18 2HBWalking directions to Cefndy Stores
0.3 miOne StopGrange Road, Rhyl, LL18 4BYWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miMace43 Trellewelyn Road, Rhyl, LL18 4LTWalking directions to Mace

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL18 2HS, 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 2HS

Is LL18 2HS (Rhyl South West) safe?

The area around LL18 2HS 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 2HS?

The median sale price around LL18 2HS 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 2HS?

There are 9 schools close to LL18 2HS, including Christ the Word School, Ysgol Tir Morfa and Ysgol Llywelyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL18 2HS?

The closest station to LL18 2HS is Rhyl, about 944 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL18 2HS?

LL18 2HS 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 2HS (Rhyl South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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