Erw Las is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 4RP is located in the Rhyl Trellewelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Clwyd. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erw Las, Rhyl, LL18 4RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 4RZ, LL18 4SQ, LL18 4RX, LL18 4NS, LL18 4NA, LL18 4SJ, LL18 4EW, LL18 4SZ, LL18 4RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL18 4RP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 36.1% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 44.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 23.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 23.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 19.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 97.7% | 95% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erw Las was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Rhyl South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erw Las has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rhyl South and the 106th lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Erw Las, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-09-14 | £142,074 |
| 5 Erw Las, Rhyl, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2023-06-16 | £154,189 |
| 1 Erw Las, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-08-05 | £142,714 |
| 7 Erw Las, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2018-06-27 | £142,658 |
| 8 Erw Las, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2017-02-10 | £158,134 |
LL18 4RP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Llywelyn Trellewelyn Road , Rhyl LL18 4EU | - not rated | 472 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dewi Sant Ffordd Rhuddlan , Rhyl LL18 2RE | - not rated | 927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 1,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Pines Caravan Park | New Pines Caravan Park Dyserth Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Fach | 4, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong Sing | 47 Trellewelyn Road | 398 yd | |
| St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop | 3, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 999 yd | |
| Neens Butties & Bakes | 112 Grange Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Sweet Pea | 112 Grange Road | 1,019 yd | |
| The Chippy | 112 Grange Road | 1,019 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.