Postcode insights

LL18 5FF

Owain Gwynedd

Kinmel Bay

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Detailed insights for LL18 5FF

Overview

Postcode LL18 5FF is located in an urban city, within the Kinmel Bay ward of Conwy in the Wales region, and forms part of the Kinmel Bay & Towyn area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kinmel Bay & Towyn is £36,646 per year. The nearest station is Rhyl, about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Kinmel Bay & Towyn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Kinmel Bay & Towyn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kinmel Bay & Towyn is £36,646 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL18 5FF.

Transport

The nearest station is Rhyl located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
4,140.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.15(+204%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.02(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(+43%)
Public order
5.91(-28%)
Drugs
1.97(-24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
99.39%
Bangladeshi
1
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
27.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
22.69%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.38%
No qualifications
39
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
43.8%
Owns with a mortgage
47
34.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.41%
Other social rented
5
3.65%
Shared ownership
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Kinmel Bay

Median price£192,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £250K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Kinmel Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kinmel Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£215,000£230
Semi-Detached24£180,000£212
Terraced3£155,000£238
Flats1£91,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kinmel Bay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£112,500£110,000
2017£143,750£125,000£104,000
2018£130,500£116,500£85,000
2019£164,000£126,000£110,000
2020£148,000£128,000£127,000
2021£185,000£142,750£124,950
2022£210,000£164,500£140,000
2023£186,000£185,000£149,000
2024£215,000£155,000£145,500
2025£220,000£178,500£152,500
2026£215,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£159£137
2017£153£157£142
2018£164£156£101
2019£173£161£124
2020£183£175£136
2021£206£186£196
2022£225£200£202
2023£218£210£144
2024£239£219£189
2025£226£209£238
2026£246£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinmel Bay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kinmel Bay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 5FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 5FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20262, Cadwalader, Rhyl, LL18 5FGDetachedFreehold£192,000
03 Jul 202510, Cadwalader, Rhyl, LL18 5FGDetachedFreehold£210,000
31 Mar 20269, Llys Cynffig, Rhyl, LL18 5FRSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
01 Jul 20256, Llys Cynffig, Rhyl, LL18 5FRSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,500
22 Jul 202562, St Asaph Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 5EYDetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the LL18 5FF postcode area, located within Kinmel Bay & Towyn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL18 5FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Y ForydWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Maes OwenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 5FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 5FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHarrys Store (Vale Stores)Chester Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 5LAWalking directions to Harrys Store (Vale Stores)
0.5 miApex Convenience Store95 Foryd Road, Rhyl, LL18 5LUWalking directions to Apex Convenience Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL18 5FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kay Louise Redhead

Kinmel Bay - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Michael David Smith

Kinmel Bay - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Nigel Smith

Kinmel Bay - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictConwyW06000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardKinmel BayW05001417
ParishKinmel Bay and TowynW04000119
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kinmel Bay & TowynW02000031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Conwy 005CW01000151
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 5FF

Is LL18 5FF (Kinmel Bay & Towyn) safe?

The area around LL18 5FF records about 127 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL18 5FF?

The median sale price around LL18 5FF in Kinmel Bay & Towyn is £192,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL18 5FF?

There are 2 schools close to LL18 5FF, including Ysgol Y Foryd and Ysgol Maes Owen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL18 5FF?

LL18 5FF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL18 5FF (Kinmel Bay & Towyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 5FF is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kay Louise Redhead (Independent), Michael David Smith (Independent) and Nigel Smith (Independent).

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.