Rhydwen Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 2AS 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	55.9%	50.3%	-5.6%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	44.1%	49.7%	5.6%	49.0%	0.7%

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 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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	38.6%	50.6%	12.0%	37.9%	12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	33.8%	28.1%	-5.7%	44.2%	-16.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	4.4%	4%	-0.4%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	14.5%	10.8%	-3.7%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	7.9%	5.2%	-2.7%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	48.6%	44.4%	-4.2%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	29.3%	28.9%	-0.4%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	12.6%	18%	5.4%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	7%	7.3%	0.3%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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 2AS this area, 33.1% 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 16.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36%	33.1%	-2.9%	18.2%	14.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.8%	14.5%	-8.3%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	14.1%	-0.4%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	16.1%	6.5%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	7.9%	16.1%	8.2%	33.8%	-17.7%
Other	6.6%	2%	-4.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	1.6%	2.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	94.4%	95%	0.6%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	96.4%	95.8%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	96.1%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.5%	76.7%	-14.2%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	35.8%	13.5%	22.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	64.9%	37.2%	27.7%
Christian	30.4%	46.2%	-15.8%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Rhydwen Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhydwen Drive was 176.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the Rhyl South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rhydwen Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Rhyl South West and the 50th highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.3%.

🔎 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. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LL18 2AS, 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 - 9/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 Rhydwen Drive are based on 48 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 Rhydwen Drive, Rhyl, LL18 2AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LL18 2AS

Average Price
£113,919

Semi-Detached
£138,870

Terraced
£105,602

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rhydwen Drive

Average Price
£121,921

Semi-Detached
£121,443

Terraced
£122,792

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rhydwen DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Rhydwen Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2023-03-17	£99,750
36 Rhydwen Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-12-02	£146,357
26 Rhydwen Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2019-07-15	£122,500
36 Rhydwen Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2017-06-29	£123,854
22 Rhydwen Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building	£73,500	2017-03-03	£110,734

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LL18 2AS

Employment

LL18 2AS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	51
Retired	35
Looking after home or family	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Student (economically inactive)	17
Self-Employed	13
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	8
Construction	7
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

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	673 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG	- not rated	896 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN	- not rated	1,100 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU	- not rated	1,183 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY	- not rated	1,667 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
Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled	Ffordd Las Community Centre Ffordd Las	422 yd
Storm In A Teacup	Ffordd Las Community Centre Ffordd Las	422 yd
Ty Mor	Ty Mor, 23 Westbourne Avenue	486 yd
Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak	159 - 161 Wellington Road	557 yd
Yeung Sing	133 Wellington Road	569 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cob and Pen	143 High Street	897 yd
Blue Moon	19 - 23 Vale Road	902 yd
Six Bells	32 Crescent Road	911 yd
Tinkers Bar	17 - 19 Water Street	932 yd
Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales	42 - 44 Water Street	935 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wong's Takeaway	165 - 167 Wellington Road	560 yd
Darbey's Chippy	173 Wellington Road	560 yd
Kamranz	184 Wellington Road	673 yd
Ocean City Chinese Takeaway	172 Wellington Road	673 yd
The Town Fryer	56 Wellington Road	792 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road	627 yd
Aldi	Unit 13, Marina Quay Wellington Road	898 yd
Heron Food	84 - 88 High Street	927 yd
Sumang Oriental Store	12 Wellington Road	938 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LL18 2AS 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LL18 2AS