Postcode LL18 5LN is located in an urban city, within the Kinmel Bay area 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 median sale price in Kinmel Bay is £193,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Rhyl, about 1.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kinmel Bay & Towyn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 540 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Kinmel Bay & Towyn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.7% 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.
The average income per household in Kinmel Bay & Towyn is £36,646 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL18 5LN.
The nearest station is Rhyl located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Kinmel Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,500 up to £412,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 67 | £200,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £180,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 5 | £150,000 | £225 |
| Flats | 3 | £91,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £215,000 | £177,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | £180,000 | £133,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £216 | £223 |
| 2026 | £243 | £258 | £182 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 5LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 25, Argoed, Rhyl, LL18 5LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 33, Cynlas, Rhyl, LL18 5LP | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 6, Maesgwyn, Rhyl, LL18 5LW | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 8, Maesgwyn, Rhyl, LL18 5LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £82,500 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 32, Chester Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 5LA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the LL18 5LN postcode area, located within Kinmel Bay & Towyn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Awel y Môr | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LL18 5LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Harrys Store (Vale Stores) | Chester Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 5LA | Walking directions to Harrys Store (Vale Stores) |
| 0.5 mi | Birds Shop & Taxi Office | 160 Foryd Road, Rhyl, LL18 5LS | Walking directions to Birds Shop & Taxi Office |
Elected local representatives for LL18 5LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kay Louise Redhead
Kinmel Bay - Elected 5 May 2022
Michael David Smith
Kinmel Bay - Elected 5 May 2022
Nigel Smith
Kinmel Bay - Elected 5 May 2022
Gill German
Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL18 5LN 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.
The median sale price around LL18 5LN in Kinmel Bay is £193,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LL18 5LN, including Ysgol Awel y Môr. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LL18 5LN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 5LN 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).