Banc Y Chwarel is in Bodfari, Denbigh and in Denbighshire district. LL16 4DJ is located in the Tremeirchion electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Clwyd. This postcode has been in use since 2003-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banc Y Chwarel, Bodfari, Denbigh, LL16 4DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL16 4EA, LL16 4EF, LL16 4DL, LL16 4DN, LL16 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL16 4DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 LL16 4DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 57% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 44% | 47% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 11.6% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 44.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 99.5% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.1% | 95.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banc Y Chwarel was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Dyserth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banc Y Chwarel has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dyserth and the 128th lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Banc Y Chwarel, Denbigh, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-04-04 | £455,000 |
| Delfryn, 13 Banc Y Chwarel, Denbigh, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-06-19 | £399,795 |
| 9 Banc Y Chwarel, Denbigh, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-09-20 | £502,960 |
| 10 Banc Y Chwarel, Denbigh, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £479,500 | 2022-03-25 | £509,217 |
| 5 Banc Y Chwarel, Denbigh, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-12-07 | £467,554 |
LL16 4DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
LL16 4DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 LL16 4DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodfari C.P. School Bodfari , LL16 4DA | - not rated | 257 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tremeirchion Tremeirchion , Llanelwg LL17 0UN | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Brigid's School Plas Yn Green , Mold Road LL16 4BH | - not rated | 3,987 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Yr Esgob Lon-Yr-Ysgol , Caerwys CH7 5AD | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Trefnant Henllan Road , Trefnant LL16 5UF | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinorben Arms | Dinorben Arms, Bodfari | 306 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.