Boughton Avenue is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 3EW is located in the Rhyl East 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 Boughton Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 3EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 3EN, LL18 3DN, LL18 3NB, LL18 3DW, LL18 3DX, LL18 3DG, LL18 3HL, LL18 3DR, LL18 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 3EW 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 | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 33.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 37% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 15.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 22.8% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 27.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 14.4% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 22.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.5% | 95.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boughton Avenue was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Rhyl East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boughton Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Rhyl East and the 117th highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Boughton Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-01-19 | £111,476 |
| 2 Boughton Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-01-12 | £552,312 |
| 11 Fronfraith Boughton Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-11-30 | £106,409 |
| 2 Boughton Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-24 | £405,906 |
| 13 Boughton Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-08-04 | £108,039 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LL18 3EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 871 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 879 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 906 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bryn Hedydd C.P. School Spruce Avenue , Tynewydd Road LL18 3SU | - not rated | 1,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Surf Cafe | Kiosk Water Games East Parade | 291 yd | |
| Fish Shack | Rhyl Arena East Parade | 319 yd | |
| 1891 Restaurant/Terrace (Rhyl Pavilion) | Pavilion Theatre East Parade | 358 yd | |
| The Sun Verge | Travelodge Rhyl Seafront East Parade | 358 yd | |
| SeaQuarium | Seaquarium East Parade | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Millbank Inn | Millbank Inn Grange Road | 407 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 13 Russell Road | 461 yd | |
| Rhyl Masonic Buildings | Elwy Hall Grange Road | 477 yd | |
| The Cob and Pen | 143 High Street | 538 yd | |
| The Lorne | Lorne Hotel Market Street | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundbakery | 75 High Street | 511 yd | |
| Panda | 119 High Street | 524 yd | |
| Chopstix | 13-15 High Street | 554 yd | |
| Subway | 14 High Street | 583 yd | |
| McDonalds | 18 - 20 High Street | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street | 489 yd | |
| Heron Food | 84 - 88 High Street | 557 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | 12 Wellington Road | 603 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road | 806 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.