Merfyn Way is in Rhyl and in Denbighshire district. LL18 4UL is located in the Rhyl Trellewelyn 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 Merfyn Way, Rhyl, LL18 4UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 4HU, LL18 4EW, LL18 4JA, LL18 4NR, LL18 4ED, LL18 4EB, LL18 4JF, LL18 4JD, LL18 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL18 4UL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.8% | 52.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 29.4% | 38.2% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 40.2% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 54.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 28.7% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.6% | 16% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 26.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97% | 97.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merfyn Way was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Rhyl South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merfyn Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rhyl South and the 67th lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Merfyn Way, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-02-23 | £173,726 |
| 20 Merfyn Way, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2022-09-02 | £175,402 |
| 20 Merfyn Way, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-11-26 | £167,739 |
| 4 Merfyn Way, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-13 | £172,468 |
| 4 Merfyn Way, Rhyl, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-02-15 | £132,666 |
LL18 4UL 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Llywelyn Trellewelyn Road , Rhyl LL18 4EU | - not rated | 426 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhyl High School Grange Road , Rhyl LL18 4BY | - not rated | 881 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ the Word School Cefndy Road , LL18 2EU | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Dewi Sant Ffordd Rhuddlan , Rhyl LL18 2RE | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Hedydd C.P. School Spruce Avenue , Tynewydd Road LL18 3SU | - not rated | 1,174 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 | 895 yd | |
| CPD Y Rhyl 1879 (Rhyl FC 1879) | Rhyl Belle Vue Football Club Grange Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Barratts Restaurant | Barratts Restaurant, Tyn Rhyl, 167 Vale Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Fach | 4, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong Sing | 47 Trellewelyn Road | 316 yd | |
| Neens Butties & Bakes | 112 Grange Road | 807 yd | |
| Sweet Pea | 112 Grange Road | 807 yd | |
| The Chippy | 112 Grange Road | 807 yd | |
| St. Margarets Fish & Chip Shop | 3, St Margarets Buildings St Margarets Drive | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 45 Ffordd Elan | 881 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.