Aquarium Street is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 1PH is located in the Rhyl 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 Aquarium Street, Rhyl, LL18 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 1PL, LL18 1PW, LL18 1HL, LL18 1PY, LL18 1PS, LL18 1PT, LL18 1PP, LL18 1PG, LL18 1RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL18 1PH is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 46% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 54% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 1PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 45.8% | 44.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 27.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 17.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (57%) 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 | 40.1% | 28.8% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -19.6% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 25.9% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 8.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around LL18 1PH this area, 42.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 42.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 24.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 88% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 88.6% | 90.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 90.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aquarium Street was 158.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% higher than the Rhyl East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aquarium Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Rhyl East and the 64th highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aquarium Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-03-28 | £148,993 |
| 45 Aquarium Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-23 | £115,855 |
| 37 Aquarium Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-16 | £214,715 |
| 20 Aquarium Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-11-11 | £128,753 |
| 39 - 41 Aquarium Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-04-14 | £451,742 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 975 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 1,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorwel Newydd | Gorwel Newydd, 76 - 82 West Parade | 208 yd | |
| Yeung Sing | 133 Wellington Road | 246 yd | |
| Geronimos | 38 - 45 West Parade | 262 yd | |
| Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak | 159 - 161 Wellington Road | 296 yd | |
| SC2 | Sc2 West Parade | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Bells | 32 Crescent Road | 356 yd | |
| Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales | 42 - 44 Water Street | 420 yd | |
| Tinkers Bar | 17 - 19 Water Street | 459 yd | |
| Victory Club | 60 Queen Street | 482 yd | |
| The Lorne | Lorne Hotel Market Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Takeaway | 165 - 167 Wellington Road | 325 yd | |
| Darbey's Chippy | 173 Wellington Road | 330 yd | |
| Meelava | 27 West Parade | 362 yd | |
| The Town Fryer | 56 Wellington Road | 411 yd | |
| Les And Ritas Fish Bar | 28 Wellington Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumang Oriental Store | 12 Wellington Road | 595 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 13, Marina Quay Wellington Road | 613 yd | |
| Heron Food | 84 - 88 High Street | 664 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road | 669 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street | 710 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.