Postcode insights

LL18 2LS

Ffordd Derwen

Rhyl South

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Detailed insights for LL18 2LS

Overview

Postcode LL18 2LS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rhyl South ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £47,392 per year. The nearest station is Rhyl, about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £47,392 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Rhyl located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
38.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.31(-2%)
Shoplifting
31.76(+394%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.3(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.75(-40%)
Public order
7.75(-6%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
96.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.87%
Chinese
2
0.58%
Other Asian
2
0.58%
Other White
2
0.58%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
30.43%
No qualifications
57
19.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
19.06%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
44.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
29.56%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.24%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.77%
Social rents from council
3
1.89%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Rhyl South

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £223K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Rhyl South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £550,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£185,000£230
Semi-Detached21£178,000£235
Terraced3£155,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhyl South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhyl South.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£122,000£133,500
2017£134,500£128,500
2018£135,000£126,000
2019£139,000£129,000
2020£144,750£125,000
2021£163,500£152,500
2022£186,250£152,750
2023£175,000£172,500
2024£174,000£183,000
2025£185,000£178,000
2026£190,000£185,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhyl South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhyl South.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£162£138
2017£168£137
2018£165£134
2019£180£159
2020£176£184
2021£192£208
2022£224£209
2023£232£203
2024£236£229
2025£229£209
2026£230£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhyl South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026Llanon, Ffordd Derwen, Rhyl, LL18 2LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
30 Jan 202625, Ffordd Derwen, Rhyl, LL18 2LTDetachedFreehold£225,000
06 Feb 202611, Derwen Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2PBDetachedFreehold£265,000
30 Jun 20257, Derwen Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
31 Jul 2025193, Rhuddlan Road, Rhyl, LL18 2RHDetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the LL18 2LS postcode area, located within Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL18 2LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Dewi SantWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Tir MorfaWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol LlywelynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 2LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 2LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopRhuddlan Road, Rhyl, LL18 2RFWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miIcelandDenbighshire, LL18 2TJWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSainsbury'sClwyd Retail Park, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 2TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardRhyl SouthW05001351
ParishRhylW04000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhuddlan & BodelwyddanW02000050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 009BW01000223
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 2LS

Is LL18 2LS (Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan) safe?

The area around LL18 2LS records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LL18 2LS?

The median sale price around LL18 2LS in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £182,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL18 2LS?

There are 7 schools close to LL18 2LS, including Ysgol Dewi Sant, Ysgol Tir Morfa and Ysgol Llywelyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL18 2LS?

LL18 2LS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL18 2LS (Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 2LS is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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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.