The Promenade is in Kinmel Bay, Rhyl and in Conwy district. LL18 5ED is located in the Kinmel Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Promenade, Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, LL18 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 5NY, LL18 5EZ, LL18 5NP, LL18 5NW, LL18 5NU, LL18 5EE, LL18 5NN, LL18 5DL, LL18 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 5ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.7% | 27.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 41.3% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (54.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.9% | 24.3% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -24.1% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 30.4% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 24.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 18.1% | 16.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 5ED this area, 40.4% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 58.8% | 40.4% | -18.4% | 18.2% | 22.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 13.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 16.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 99.6% | 98.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 99.6% | 98.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Promenade was 242.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.9% higher than the Kinmel Bay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Promenade has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Kinmel Bay and the 35th highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yr Hafod The Promenade, Rhyl, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2004-02-10 | £60,559 |
| Yr Hafod The Promenade, Rhyl, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2000-11-27 | £307,013 |
| Yr Hafod The Promenade, Rhyl, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2000-03-02 | £307,248 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LL18 5ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Foryd Morfa Avenue , Foryd LL18 5LE | - not rated | 794 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Maes Owen Morfa Avenue , Foryd LL18 5LE | - not rated | 944 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch C.P. School Ernest Street , Rhyl LL18 2DS | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 3,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frothy Coffee | Kinmel Bay Promenade | 396 yd | |
| Crossroads Cafe | 87 Foryd Road | 398 yd | |
| Cafe Mood | 87 Foryd Road | 398 yd | |
| Golden Bay | 69-71 Foryd Road | 450 yd | |
| Baysville Coffee & Grill | Baysville, Roland Avenue | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinmel Bay Members Club | Kinmel Bay Club, 2 Crugan Avenue | 412 yd | |
| Sandy Cove Social Club | Sandy Cove Club, 175 Foryd Road | 450 yd | |
| Sandpiper at Golden Sands | Golden Sands Holiday Camp, Sandy Cove | 601 yd | |
| Harbour | Foryd Road | 650 yd | |
| Magpie and Stump | Palins Holiday Park, Morfa Avenue | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Spice of India | 91 Foryd Road | 362 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | The Square, 1 Llysfaen Avenue | 400 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 8-10 St. Asaph Avenue | 462 yd | |
| Catch 22 | Golden Sands Holiday Park | 601 yd | |
| Palins Fish & Chip Shop | Palins Holiday Park, Morfa Avenue | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, St Asaph Avenue North | 208 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.