South Drive is in Rhyl and in Rhuddlan district. LL18 4ST is located in the Rhyl South 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 South Drive, Rhyl, LL18 4ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 2RF, LL18 4SU, LL18 4TE, LL18 2RH, LL18 4TG, LL18 4SY, LL18 2RG, LL18 2PB, LL18 4SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 4ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.6% | 29.5% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 49.8% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 45.5% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 16.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 21.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.5% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 20.7% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 24.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98.9% 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% | 98.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Drive was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Rhyl South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
South Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rhyl South and the 139th lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 South Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2023-11-21 | £334,920 |
| 50 South Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-11-17 | £230,907 |
| 24 South Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-06-17 | £203,873 |
| 28 South Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-04-26 | £164,799 |
| 26 South Drive, Rhyl, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2019-09-20 | £211,438 |
LL18 4ST 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 4ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Dewi Sant Ffordd Rhuddlan , Rhyl LL18 2RE | - not rated | 208 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 766 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llywelyn Trellewelyn Road , Rhyl LL18 4EU | - not rated | 870 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 1,413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ffordd Derwen | 201 Rhuddlan Road | 138 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Ffordd Derwen | 250 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Clwyd Retail Park, Rhuddlan | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Fach | 4, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunty Mandys Chippy | 166 Rhuddlan Road | 57 yd | |
| Wong Sing | 47 Trellewelyn Road | 948 yd | |
| St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop | 3, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2a Clwyd Retail Park, Rhuddlan | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Clwyd Retail Park, Rhuddlan | 447 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.