LL15 1RY is in Gellifor, Ruthin and Glyndwr district. LL15 1RY is located in the Moel Famau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gellifor, Ruthin, LL15 1RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL15 1RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LL15 1RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19% | 20.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 66% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 46.4% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 9.5% | -11.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 17.4% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 46.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL15 1RY was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Alyn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
LL15 1RY has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Alyn Valley and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heulwen, Ruthin, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-10-17 | £310,000 |
| Erw Rhos, Ruthin, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-06-06 | £487,101 |
| Plas Bodawen Cottage, Ruthin, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-08-01 | £384,950 |
| Arosfa, Ruthin, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-09-26 | £477,558 |
| Bryn Derw, Ruthin, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-08-06 | £519,509 |
LL15 1RY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LL15 1RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL15 1RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gellifor C.P. School Gellifor , Ruthin LL15 1SG | - not rated | 964 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Reoledig Llanbedr Llanbedr , Ruthin LL15 1SU | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Clwyd Llandyrnog , LL16 4EY | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ruthin School Mold Road , Ruthin LL15 1EE | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Borthyn V.C. Primary School Denbigh Road , Ruthin LL15 1NT | - not rated | 4,273 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.