Postcode report
LL18 5AQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About LL18 5AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
LL18 5AQ is a postcode in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LL18 5AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LL18 5AQ are housing and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LL18 5AQ is based on Denbighshire 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,381 residents, 210 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near LL18 5AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LL18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £167k from 113 rolling sales, up 4.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LL18 5AQ can compare 3 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LL18 5AQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near LL18 5AQ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about LL18 5AQ
Is LL18 5AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LL18 5AQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LL18 5AQ?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LL18 5AQ?
LocaleIQ matched LL18 5AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LL18 5AQ?
The latest median sold price is £167k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LL18 5AQ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.