Postcode insights

LL18 5RG

Abbey Road

Rhuddlan

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Detailed insights for LL18 5RG

Overview

Postcode LL18 5RG is located in a rural town, within the Rhuddlan 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 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 2.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,210 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 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% 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 5RG.

Transport

The nearest station is Rhyl located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
1,376.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.78(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.04(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.42(+15%)
Public order
4.91(-40%)
Other theft
4.21(-8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
97.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.94%
Other White
3
0.94%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
31.25%
Level 3 (A level)
54
19.85%
No qualifications
40
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
36.96%
Owns with a mortgage
45
32.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.29%
Other social rented
6
4.35%
Social rents from council
5
3.62%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Rhuddlan

Median price£222,250
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £259K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £222,250 (about £242 per square foot) in Rhuddlan area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhuddlan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£262,000£272
Semi-Detached17£222,000£228
Terraced12£170,250£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhuddlan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£120,050£102,000
2017£165,000£91,000£151,475£102,000
2018£180,250£113,000£128,000£127,000
2019£190,000£98,000£155,000£122,500
2020£250,000£112,500£155,000£132,950
2021£267,500£133,000£180,500£123,000
2022£250,000£92,202£187,500£160,000
2023£240,000£120,000£230,000£165,000
2024£235,000£145,000£193,750£172,500
2025£251,000£109,500£225,000£167,500
2026£301,250£185,500£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£139£110
2017£184£142£180£163
2018£187£140£163£149
2019£197£166£184£158
2020£215£168£185£147
2021£225£206£192£183
2022£256£149£207£210
2023£255£182£223£194
2024£257£206£220£228
2025£265£198£228£214
2026£281£236£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhuddlan in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 5RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 5RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 202618, Princes Park, Rhyl, LL18 5RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£191,000
07 Aug 202516, Princes Park, Rhyl, LL18 5RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
01 May 2025Wynthorpe, Abbey Road, Rhyl, LL18 5RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Apr 202636, Castlefields, Rhyl, LL18 5RJDetachedFreehold£520,000
16 Oct 202538, Castlefields, Rhyl, LL18 5RJDetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the LL18 5RG postcode area, located within Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL18 5RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Y CastellWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 5RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar131-136 High Street, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 2UBWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCo-op FoodRhyl Road, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 2TSWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Ann Davies

Rhuddlan - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Arwel Roberts

Rhuddlan - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardRhuddlanW05001349
ParishRhuddlanW04000172
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhuddlan & BodelwyddanW02000050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 009DW01000225
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 5RG

Is LL18 5RG (Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan) safe?

The area around LL18 5RG records about 69 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 5RG?

The median sale price around LL18 5RG in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £222,250 (about £242 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL18 5RG?

There is 1 school close to LL18 5RG, including Ysgol Y Castell. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL18 5RG?

LL18 5RG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL18 5RG (Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 5RG is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ann Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Arwel Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.