Vale Road is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 1AA is located in the Rhyl South West 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 Vale Road, Rhyl, LL18 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 4PD, LL18 4NT, LL18 4PB, LL18 4PA, LL18 4NY, LL18 2DA, LL18 2DB, LL18 2BP, LL18 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LL18 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 49.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 31.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 46.3% | 40.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.2% | 21.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 25.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.1% | 87.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 91.7% | 89.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Road was 419.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.2% higher than the Rhyl South West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Vale Road has the highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Rhyl South West and the 14th highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyl Delivery Office, 2 Vale Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £137,717 | 2017-07-31 | £175,862 |
LL18 1AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch C.P. School Ernest Street , Rhyl LL18 2DS | - not rated | 374 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 822 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 825 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 1,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lollie's Play Cafe | 22 Vale Road | 170 yd | |
| Fullaflavourz | 54 Vale Road | 196 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 31 Vale Road | 203 yd | |
| Apollo Bingo | 133 High Street | 247 yd | |
| TownSqSocial | 40 Bodfor Street | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon | 19 - 23 Vale Road | 203 yd | |
| The Cob and Pen | 143 High Street | 248 yd | |
| The Millbank Inn | Millbank Inn Grange Road | 255 yd | |
| Rhyl Masonic Buildings | Elwy Hall Grange Road | 356 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 13 Russell Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zozan Kebab House | 36-38 Vale Road | 176 yd | |
| Rhyl Tandoori | 24 Vale Road | 180 yd | |
| Aslan's Fish and Chips | 28 Vale Road | 183 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 27 Vale Road | 203 yd | |
| Kebab King | 25 Vale Road | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Food | 84 - 88 High Street | 384 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road | 407 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | 12 Wellington Road | 472 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street | 541 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.