Vale Road is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 2BU 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 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 4NY, LL18 2DL, LL18 2DE, LL18 2DA, LL18 2DN, LL18 2BT, LL18 4NT, LL18 2DH, LL18 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 2BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.3% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.7% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 48.6% | 44.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 36.4% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 39.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 40% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 2BU this area, 28.7% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 28.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 13.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 20.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 89.2% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 89.9% | 90.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 89.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| 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 Vale Road was 149.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Rhyl South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Rhyl South West and the 71st highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Vale Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-08 | £157,822 |
| 44 - 46 Vale Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-12-21 | £217,344 |
| 34 Vale Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-11-11 | £135,941 |
| 34 Vale Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-03-02 | £136,437 |
| 28 Vale Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-09-14 | £124,064 |
The percentage of student residents living in LL18 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 196 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 335 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 747 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 903 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 1,074 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 | 48 yd | |
| Fullaflavourz | 54 Vale Road | 53 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 31 Vale Road | 123 yd | |
| Apollo Bingo | 133 High Street | 335 yd | |
| TownSqSocial | 40 Bodfor Street | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon | 19 - 23 Vale Road | 123 yd | |
| The Cob and Pen | 143 High Street | 291 yd | |
| The Vale | 120 - 122 Vale Road | 397 yd | |
| The Millbank Inn | Millbank Inn Grange Road | 403 yd | |
| Rhyl Masonic Buildings | Elwy Hall Grange Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zozan Kebab House | 36-38 Vale Road | 2 yd | |
| Rhyl Tandoori | 24 Vale Road | 3 yd | |
| Aslan's Fish and Chips | 28 Vale Road | 7 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 27 Vale Road | 123 yd | |
| Kebab King | 25 Vale Road | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road | 305 yd | |
| Heron Food | 84 - 88 High Street | 430 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | 12 Wellington Road | 512 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street | 634 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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.