The Old Palace is in St Asaph and in Denbighshire district. LL17 0RQ is located in the St Asaph East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Clwyd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Old Palace, St Asaph, LL17 0RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL17 0AX, LL17 0AQ, LL17 0RG, LL17 0RD, LL17 0RF, LL17 0AJ, LL17 0SG, LL17 0SH, LL17 0RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL17 0RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 54% | 47.9% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 46% | 52.1% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 28.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 38.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 19.9% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 9.1% | -8.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.5% | 31.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 14.1% | 10.8% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 25.3% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 28% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 90.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 87.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 87.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Old Palace was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the St Asaph East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Old Palace has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in St Asaph East and the 165th lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Old Palace, St Asaph, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £774,922 | 2017-11-20 | £975,607 |
LL17 0RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 LL17 0RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Asaph V.P. Infants Upper Denbigh Road , St Asaph LL17 0RL | - not rated | 315 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd Ffordd Dinbych , Llanelwy LL17 0RP | - not rated | 586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairholme Prep. School The Mount , Mount Road LL17 0DH | - not rated | 676 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pengwern College Sarn Lane , LL18 5UH | - not rated | 3,872 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefn Meiriadog Groesffordd Marli , Marli LL22 9DS | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translators' Tearoom Limited | St Asaph Cathedral High Street | 153 yd | |
| The Flower Pot Cafe | The Flower Pots Cafe, Lower Shop High Street | 191 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn Lower Denbigh Road | 309 yd | |
| The Chippery | Gwylfa Bronwylfa Square | 377 yd | |
| Bryn Dinas Hotel | Bryn Dinas Hotel Chester Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrow | The Barrow Restaurant High Street | 127 yd | |
| St. Asaph Conservative Club | St Asaph Conservative Club High Street | 159 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Swan Inn The Roe | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Asaph Kebab House | Glan Clwyd High Street | 153 yd | |
| Bengal Village | Old Bank Buildings High Street | 159 yd | |
| Mandarin Kitchen | 1B High Street | 160 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 3 Chester Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Operative Food Lower Denbigh Road | 262 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.