Emlyn Grove Rhyl, Denbighshire
15 addresses across 1 postcode (LL18), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46700387.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £95,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Denbighshire costs £2,339 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rhyl, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kings House Surgery, about 280 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 140 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 501 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £77,500 | £75,000 | £80,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £33,500 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2023 | 1 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Feb 2021 | 1 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2019 | EMLYN GARAGE LL18 1PS | Other | £93,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jun 2017 | 7 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2016 | 7 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2012 | 8 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 9 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 10 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2003 | 14 LL18 1PS | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 11 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | 10 LL18 1PS | Semi-detached | £37,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 5 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £33,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2000 | 8 LL18 1PS | Terraced | £27,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (6); before 1900 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Denbighshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,339 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,559 | £1,819 | £2,079 | £2,339 | £2,859 | £3,379 | £3,898 | £4,678 | £5,458 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 17 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 0 at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL18 1PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rhyl 612,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Abergele and Pensarn 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Prestatyn 369,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crescent Road Rhyl | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rhyl Bus Station Stand D | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quay Street Car Park | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings House Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington Road Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bod Heulog | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Alexandra Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Rhyl Police Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest HB Leisure Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,850 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gerddi Heulwen 4,570 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 89 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Traeth Gorllewin y Rhyl | Beach | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Marine Lake | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Traeth Canol y Rhyl | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Traeth Bae Cinmel | Beach | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pwll Brickfields Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Plâs-Bruton Covert | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 15 |
10 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Denbighshire: see them on the Denbighshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Christ the Word Roman Catholic English medium | All-through | 3–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhyl High School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Dewi Sant Welsh medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Llywelyn English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim House LL18 1PY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Anchor House LL18 1PT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2015 |
| Premier Convenience Stores LL18 1LE | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Yeung Sing LL18 1LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Churchill House LL18 1LG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2015 |
| Crafty Creations LL18 1LB | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Roxys LL18 1LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Royal Oak LL18 1LW | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2023 |
| Donna's kitchen @ The Royal Oak LL18 1LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Norcott Residential Care Home LL18 1HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Use Your Loaf Community Bakery LL18 1NT | Manufacturers/packers | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2022 |
| Wong's Takeaway LL18 1LW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Bargain Booze LL18 1LW | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Gorwel Newydd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Micky’s Professional Catering Company LL18 1HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 |
| Other theft | 36 |
| Drugs | 35 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near River Street (85); On or near Rhodfa Gorllewin (66); On or near Kings Avenue (42); On or near North Avenue (41); On or near Wellington Road (39).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 61% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 25% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Revive / Yuppies (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LL18 1SL) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Select Asia family Asian supermarket (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, LL18 1AS) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 29 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Ikigai wellness (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LL18 2AB) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 21 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Strand Cinema (retailers - other, LL18 1HZ) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 15 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LL18 1PS: 15 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
River Street · Maude Street · John Street · Aquarium Crescent · Gronant Street · Butterton Road · Aquarium Street · West Parade · Gordon Avenue · West Parade · Kingston Road · Wellington Road
All the streets in LL18 and across Denbighshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.