Postcode insights

LL18 5TX

Abergele Road

Bodelwyddan

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Detailed insights for LL18 5TX

Overview

Postcode LL18 5TX is located in a rural town, within the Bodelwyddan ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 Abergele and Pensarn, about 3.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bodelwyddan Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 5TX.

Transport

The nearest station is Abergele and Pensarn located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL18 5TX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBodelwyddan ParkLargeWalking directions to Bodelwyddan Park

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
148.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.56(+185%)
Public order
15.3(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.86(+89%)
Shoplifting
12.91(+101%)
Other theft
11.95(+161%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
94.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.88%
Irish
2
0.88%
Other
2
0.88%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
23.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
37
18.59%
No qualifications
34
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.07%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
53.27%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
17.76%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.67%
Other social rented
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Bodelwyddan

Median price£181,500
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £243K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 (about £216 per square foot) in Bodelwyddan area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bodelwyddan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£230,000£227
Semi-Detached9£155,000£206
Terraced1£130,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bodelwyddan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bodelwyddan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£112,000
2017£180,000£129,950£127,500
2018£186,500£119,000£106,500
2019£185,000£143,500£136,750
2020£213,500£126,500£134,000
2021£252,498£148,500£512,500
2022£275,000£176,500£185,000
2023£253,750£180,000£154,975
2024£266,000£194,000£155,000
2025£270,000£159,000£130,000
2026£230,750£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bodelwyddan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bodelwyddan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£171
2017£168£157£125
2018£170£135£169
2019£190£175£129
2020£197£164£171
2021£211£190£223
2022£238£197£232
2023£250£194£186
2024£233£240£208
2025£237£208£137
2026£279£124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bodelwyddan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 5TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 5TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202519, Grenville Row, Rhyl, LL18 5TASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
22 Sept 20252, Johns Drive, Rhyl, LL18 5TGDetachedFreehold£180,000
16 Jan 20261A, Church View, Rhyl, LL18 5TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,500
15 Jul 20256, Church View, Rhyl, LL18 5TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,550
12 Dec 20254, Clos Dinbych, Rhyl, LL18 5WHDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL18 5TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Y FaenolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 5TX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 5TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier Stores1 Church View, Rhyl, LL18 5TFWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.3 miCo-op FoodTŷ Fry Lane, Rhyl, LL18 5TEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSparAbergele Road, Denbighshire, LL18 5WSWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Raj Metri

Bodelwyddan - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardBodelwyddanW05001333
ParishBodelwyddanW04000142
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhuddlan & BodelwyddanW02000050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 009AW01000191
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 5TX

Is LL18 5TX (Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan) safe?

The area around LL18 5TX records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5TX?

The median sale price around LL18 5TX in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £181,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL18 5TX?

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

How deprived is the area around LL18 5TX?

LL18 5TX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 5TX is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Raj Metri (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.