Gwalia Avenue is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 2EP 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 Gwalia Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 2EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 2ES, LL18 2EL, LL18 2EF, LL18 2ER, LL18 2EG, LL18 2ET, LL18 2DW, LL18 2ED, LL18 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 2EP 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 | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 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 2EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 45.3% | 54.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 25.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 43% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 2EP this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 30.2% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 23.8% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 90.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 96.7% | 92.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 40.1% | 13.5% | 26.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwalia Avenue was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Rhyl South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwalia Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Rhyl South West and the 88th highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gwalia Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-12-03 | £103,003 |
| 17 Gwalia Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-07 | £164,867 |
| 5 Gwalia Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-12-07 | £133,370 |
| 19 Gwalia Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-25 | £154,935 |
| 9 Gwalia Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-12-17 | £117,727 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 188 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 275 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 591 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 744 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 1,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyl College Refectory | Llandrillo College Cefndy Road | 268 yd | |
| Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled | Ffordd Las Community Centre Ffordd Las | 311 yd | |
| Storm In A Teacup | Ffordd Las Community Centre Ffordd Las | 311 yd | |
| Fullaflavourz | 54 Vale Road | 353 yd | |
| Brews Cafe | Ffordd Derwen | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon | 19 - 23 Vale Road | 373 yd | |
| The Vale | 120 - 122 Vale Road | 378 yd | |
| The Cob and Pen | 143 High Street | 628 yd | |
| Tafarn Fach | 4, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 689 yd | |
| The Millbank Inn | Millbank Inn Grange Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Wah Fish Bar | 92 Cefndy Road | 276 yd | |
| Sun City | 94 Vale Road | 320 yd | |
| Hei Hei | 62 Vale Road | 320 yd | |
| Aslan's Fish and Chips | 28 Vale Road | 370 yd | |
| Kebab King | 25 Vale Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road | 470 yd | |
| Heron Food | 84 - 88 High Street | 746 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | 12 Wellington Road | 812 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street | 971 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% |
| Median download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.