Elwy Drive, Rhyl, LL18 4AB

Overview of LL18 4AB

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Elwy Drive is in Rhyl and in Rhuddlan district. LL18 4AB is located in the Rhyl T? Newydd 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 Elwy Drive, Rhyl, LL18 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LL18 4AA, LL18 4RH, LL18 4AP, LL18 4RF, LL18 3HU, LL18 4RD, LL18 4RG, LL18 3HN, LL18 4AN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 4AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51%	-3.4%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	45.6%	49%	3.4%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	33.2%	39.9%	6.7%	37.9%	2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	48.3%	37.1%	-11.2%	44.2%	-7.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.1%	11.7%	1.6%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	5.9%	7.6%	1.7%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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	56.3%	50.4%	-5.9%	48.4%	2.0%
Good health	25.6%	33%	7.4%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	11.6%	11.4%	-0.2%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	4.9%	3.8%	-1.1%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.5%	12.1%	-13.4%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.9%	11.7%	-8.2%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	21.4%	1.1%	13.4%	8.0%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	6.2%	1.7%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	22.4%	8.4%	16.9%	5.5%
Degree or Similar	11.9%	23.4%	11.5%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96%	97.3%	1.3%	81.4%	15.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	94.9%	97%	2.1%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	97%	2.4%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.6%	37.2%	11.4%
Christian	45.4%	46.2%	-0.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Elwy Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elwy Drive was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Rhyl South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elwy Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rhyl South and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LL18 4AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 6/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elwy Drive are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rhuddlan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elwy Drive, Rhyl, LL18 4AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LL18 4AB

Average Price
£162,870

Semi-Detached
£163,970

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£137,571

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elwy Drive

Average Price
£154,249

Semi-Detached
£154,249

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elwy DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Elwy Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-08-15	£173,968
22 Elwy Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2024-04-08	£184,508
50 Elwy Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-08-11	£169,662
26 Elwy Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-07-19	£154,230
58 Elwy Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£161,500	2022-11-18	£166,814

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LL18 4AB

Employment

LL18 4AB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Part-Time Employee	50
Retired	50
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Construction	26
Manufacturing	17
Education	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Other	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY	- not rated	565 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG	- not rated	675 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Christchurch C.P. School Ernest Street , Rhyl LL18 2DS	- not rated	736 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU	- not rated	920 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Bryn Hedydd C.P. School Spruce Avenue , Tynewydd Road LL18 3SU	- not rated	1,164 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
CPD Y Rhyl 1879 (Rhyl FC 1879)	Rhyl Belle Vue Football Club Grange Road	411 yd
Prince Of Wales	31 Vale Road	509 yd
Apollo Bingo	133 High Street	528 yd
Fullaflavourz	54 Vale Road	550 yd
Lollie's Play Cafe	22 Vale Road	562 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Millbank Inn	Millbank Inn Grange Road	159 yd
Rhyl Masonic Buildings	Elwy Hall Grange Road	162 yd
Blue Moon	19 - 23 Vale Road	509 yd
The Cob and Pen	143 High Street	580 yd
Swan Inn	13 Russell Road	628 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fry	27 Vale Road	509 yd
Kebab King	25 Vale Road	509 yd
Zozan Kebab House	36-38 Vale Road	555 yd
Aslan's Fish and Chips	28 Vale Road	559 yd
Rhyl Tandoori	24 Vale Road	559 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Food	84 - 88 High Street	670 yd
Iceland Foods Plc	Unit G, White Rose Centre High Street	710 yd
Sumang Oriental Store	12 Wellington Road	746 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Supermarket Marsh Road	798 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LL18 4AB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.