Meirion Close is in Rhyl and in Rhuddlan district. LL18 2LZ is located in the Rhyl South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Clwyd. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meirion Close, Rhyl, LL18 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 2LB, LL18 2LD, LL18 2LX, LL18 2LJ, LL18 2RP, LL18 2LQ, LL18 2LP, LL18 2RW, LL18 2RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL18 2LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 39.3% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 30.8% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 14.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 9.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 44.4% | 45.7% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 17.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 20.6% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 27.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.6% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 93.4% | 94.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 95.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meirion Close was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% higher than the Rhyl South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meirion Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rhyl South and the 142nd highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Meirion Close, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-01-19 | £172,312 |
| 7 Meirion Close, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2020-02-21 | £144,881 |
| 1 Meirion Close, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-02-18 | £152,158 |
| 2 Meirion Close, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-11-13 | £132,821 |
| 6 Meirion Close, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2012-10-22 | £138,896 |
LL18 2LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 257 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 290 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 548 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dewi Sant Ffordd Rhuddlan , Rhyl LL18 2RE | - not rated | 682 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch C.P. School Ernest Street , Rhyl LL18 2DS | - not rated | 743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brews Cafe | Ffordd Derwen | 319 yd | |
| Rhyl College Refectory | Llandrillo College Cefndy Road | 467 yd | |
| Barratts Restaurant | Barratts Restaurant, Tyn Rhyl, 167 Vale Road | 485 yd | |
| The Anchor cafe | 85 Vale Road | 612 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 31 Vale Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Fach | 4, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 385 yd | |
| The Vale | 120 - 122 Vale Road | 540 yd | |
| Blue Moon | 19 - 23 Vale Road | 790 yd | |
| Rhyl Masonic Buildings | Elwy Hall Grange Road | 1,005 yd | |
| The Millbank Inn | Millbank Inn Grange Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Wah Fish Bar | 92 Cefndy Road | 316 yd | |
| St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop | 3, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 383 yd | |
| Sun City | 94 Vale Road | 735 yd | |
| Hei Hei | 62 Vale Road | 735 yd | |
| Kebab King | 25 Vale Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road | 1,053 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.