Water Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL18 1SW is primarily male, with 53.1% 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	43.2%	46.9%	3.7%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	56.8%	53.1%	-3.7%	49.0%	4.1%

Partnership Status

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 1SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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	50.3%	57.4%	7.1%	37.9%	19.5%
Married: Opposite sex	24%	21.7%	-2.3%	44.2%	-22.5%
Separated	7.4%	6.5%	-0.9%	2.2%	4.3%
Divorced	12.6%	12.9%	0.3%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	5.7%	1.5%	-4.2%	6.1%	-4.6%

Health

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	34.7%	42.7%	8.0%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	30%	31.6%	1.6%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	21.6%	15.8%	-5.8%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	11.7%	6.7%	-5.0%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	3.2%	1.3%	1.2%	2.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 1SW this area, 35.2% 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 11.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.6%	35.2%	2.6%	18.2%	17.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	12.3%	-4.3%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	17.6%	-1.8%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	0.6%	7.3%	6.7%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	13%	1.0%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	9.7%	11.9%	2.2%	33.8%	-21.9%
Other	9.1%	2.7%	-6.4%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	3.8%	0.9%	-2.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.9%	3.5%	2.6%	3.1%	0.4%
Pakistani	2.3%	3.8%	1.5%	2.7%	1.1%
Other Asian	2.8%	6.8%	4.0%	1.6%	5.2%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	85%	77.6%	-7.4%	81.4%	-3.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.8% 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	85.4%	81.8%	-3.6%	83.2%	-1.4%
European Union	3.3%	6.2%	2.9%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	8.5%	10.6%	2.1%	5.6%	5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.1%	81.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	-2.1%
10+ Years	5.6%	5.5%	-0.1%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	2.3%	3.2%	0.9%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	4.2%	6.4%	2.2%	2.2%	4.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	3.8%	-0.9%	1.9%	1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	48.8%	76.7%	-27.9%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	3.8%	1.2%	2.6%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	39.2%	13.5%	25.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.4%	37.2%	11.2%
Christian	31.7%	46.2%	-14.5%
Hindu	5%	1.7%	3.3%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	7.9%	6.5%	1.4%
Sikh	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Water Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Street was 3010.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2754.6% higher than the Rhyl East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Water Street has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Rhyl East and the highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1601.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£29,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LL18 1SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Water Street are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Denbighshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Water Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LL18 1SW

Average Price
£163,521

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£266,582

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£60,459

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Street

Average Price
£194,386

Semi-Detached
£280,379

Terraced
£196,146

Detached
£347,423

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£106,500

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Water Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building	£50,000	2018-07-09	£62,628
12 Water Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building	£58,000	1998-01-22	£280,197

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LL18 1SW

Employment

LL18 1SW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	45
Long-Term Sick or disabled	42
Part-Time Employee	40
Other	26
Unemployed	25
Retired	23
Looking after home or family	21
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Education	2
Construction	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christchurch C.P. School Ernest Street , Rhyl LL18 2DS	- not rated	683 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG	- not rated	924 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU	- not rated	1,340 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY	- not rated	1,400 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN	- not rated	1,592 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ask Centre	6A Water Street	3 yd
Rhyl Town Hall	Town Hall Wellington Road	78 yd
D Sidoli	32 Wellington Road	82 yd
Brighter Futures	34 Wellington Road	82 yd
Irish Joe's	40 Wellington Road	82 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tinkers Bar	17 - 19 Water Street	63 yd
Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales	42 - 44 Water Street	91 yd
Six Bells	32 Crescent Road	129 yd
Victory Club	60 Queen Street	152 yd
The Lorne	Lorne Hotel Market Street	188 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bodrum Kebab House	10 Water Street	10 yd
Neel Akash	21 Water Street	58 yd
The Town Fryer	56 Wellington Road	82 yd
Les And Ritas Fish Bar	28 Wellington Road	82 yd
Godfathers	28 Queen Street	86 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sumang Oriental Store	12 Wellington Road	143 yd
Heron Food	84 - 88 High Street	218 yd
Iceland Foods Plc	Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street	294 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road	380 yd
Aldi	Unit 13, Marina Quay Wellington Road	1,045 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LL18 1SW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of LL18 1SW