Morfa Bach is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 2EW 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 Morfa Bach, Rhyl, LL18 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 2EH, LL18 2BY, LL18 2DE, LL18 2BT, LL18 2EG, LL18 2DW, LL18 2BU, LL18 2EN, LL18 2PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 2EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 36.5% | 45.7% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 29.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 16.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 40.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 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 2EW this area, 28.3% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 28.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 19.5% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.4% | 85.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 87.7% | 85.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 11.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 85.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 34.8% | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morfa Bach was 159.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Rhyl South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morfa Bach has the 8th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Rhyl South West and the 63rd highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Morfa Bach, Rhyl, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2022-11-04 | £25,430 |
| 19 Morfa Bach, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2004-02-23 | £60,529 |
| 19 Morfa Bach, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2001-03-20 | £25,303 |
LL18 2EW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch C.P. School Ernest Street , Rhyl LL18 2DS | - not rated | 154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 174 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 590 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 847 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 31 Vale Road | 107 yd | |
| Fullaflavourz | 54 Vale Road | 116 yd | |
| Lollie's Play Cafe | 22 Vale Road | 210 yd | |
| The Anchor cafe | 85 Vale Road | 235 yd | |
| Rhyl Cosy Club For The Disabled | Ffordd Las Community Centre Ffordd Las | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon | 19 - 23 Vale Road | 107 yd | |
| The Vale | 120 - 122 Vale Road | 251 yd | |
| The Cob and Pen | 143 High Street | 454 yd | |
| The Millbank Inn | Millbank Inn Grange Road | 454 yd | |
| Rhyl Masonic Buildings | Elwy Hall Grange Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City | 94 Vale Road | 53 yd | |
| Hei Hei | 62 Vale Road | 53 yd | |
| Kebab King | 25 Vale Road | 107 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 27 Vale Road | 107 yd | |
| Aslan's Fish and Chips | 28 Vale Road | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road | 419 yd | |
| Heron Food | 84 - 88 High Street | 592 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | 12 Wellington Road | 673 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street | 796 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.