Rhys Avenue is in Kinmel Bay, Rhyl and in Conwy district. LL18 5NS is located in the Kinmel Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rhys Avenue, Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, LL18 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL18 5NT, LL18 5ND, LL18 5NE, LL18 5NN, LL18 5LS, LL18 5NJ, LL18 5NW, LL18 5NR, LL18 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL18 5NS 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 5NS 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 Rhys Avenue 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.
Rhys Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Rhys Avenue, Rhyl, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-05-16 | £124,872 |
| 16 Rhys Avenue, Rhyl, Conwy Other, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2025-05-12 | £91,243 |
| 11 Rhys Avenue, Rhyl, Conwy Other, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-07-14 | £78,587 |
| 19 Rhys Avenue, Rhyl, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2022-12-20 | £126,963 |
| 5 Rhys Avenue, Rhyl, Conwy Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-08-01 | £140,672 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LL18 5NS 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 | 524 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Maes Owen Morfa Avenue , Foryd LL18 5LE | - not rated | 669 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch C.P. School Ernest Street , Rhyl LL18 2DS | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel Victoria Road , Rhyl LL18 2EG | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tir Morfa Ffordd Derwen , Rhyl LL18 2RN | - not rated | 3,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Lounge Restaurant | 156 Foryd Road | 144 yd | |
| The Frothy Coffee | Kinmel Bay Promenade | 202 yd | |
| Crossroads Cafe | 87 Foryd Road | 525 yd | |
| Cafe Mood | 87 Foryd Road | 525 yd | |
| Golden Bay | 69-71 Foryd Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove Social Club | Sandy Cove Club, 175 Foryd Road | 212 yd | |
| Sandpiper at Golden Sands | Golden Sands Holiday Camp, Sandy Cove | 254 yd | |
| Magpie and Stump | Palins Holiday Park, Morfa Avenue | 349 yd | |
| Palins Country Club | Palins Holiday Park, Morfa Avenue | 458 yd | |
| Winkups Cabaret Club | Winkups Camp Ltd, Towyn Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch 22 | Golden Sands Holiday Park | 254 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | The Square, 1 Llysfaen Avenue | 386 yd | |
| New Spice of India | 91 Foryd Road | 428 yd | |
| Palins Fish & Chip Shop | Palins Holiday Park, Morfa Avenue | 458 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 8-10 St. Asaph Avenue | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, St Asaph Avenue North | 443 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.