Sholing Drive is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 3UR 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 Sholing Drive, Rhyl, LL18 3UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 3UP, LL18 3UL, LL18 4PQ, LL18 3UW, LL18 4GH, LL18 3UH, LL18 3TG, LL18 4GG, LL18 3TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL18 3UR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 52.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 29.7% | 30.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 46% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 37.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 33.9% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 20% | 15.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 3UR 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 28.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 17.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 99.3% | 95.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sholing Drive was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Rhyl East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sholing Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Rhyl East and the 127th highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sholing Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-08-01 | £153,656 |
| 24 Sholing Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-08-05 | £140,041 |
| 24 Sholing Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-08 | £130,554 |
| 34 Sholing Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-20 | £158,398 |
| 15 Sholing Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2019-01-18 | £159,422 |
LL18 3UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL18 3UR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Hedydd C.P. School Spruce Avenue , Tynewydd Road LL18 3SU | - not rated | 95 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 912 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llywelyn Trellewelyn Road , Rhyl LL18 4EU | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 1,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laughing Budda | 88 - 90 Rhyl Coast Road | 448 yd | |
| Rhyl Fire Station | Fire Station Rhyl Coast Road | 860 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | Lyons Robin Hood Holiday Camp Rhyl Coast Road | 1,022 yd | |
| CPD Y Rhyl 1879 (Rhyl FC 1879) | Rhyl Belle Vue Football Club Grange Road | 1,024 yd | |
| New Pines Caravan Park | New Pines Caravan Park Dyserth Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esplanade Club | 86 Rhyl Coast Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy kitchen | 95 Rhyl Coast Road | 403 yd | |
| Chang Wing Fish & Chips & Chinese Take Away | 73 Rhyl Coast Road | 469 yd | |
| simply food rhyl | 36 Tynewydd Road | 510 yd | |
| Neens Butties & Bakes | 112 Grange Road | 947 yd | |
| Sweet Pea | 112 Grange Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 45 Ffordd Elan | 470 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 | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.