Mercier Drive Rhyl, Denbighshire
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (LL18), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 46700863.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Madryn House Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (41% of about 790 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
None of the 11 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL18 3NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LL18 3PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rhyl 612,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Prestatyn 369,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Abergele and Pensarn 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Golf Road Rhyl | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rhyl Bus Station Stand F | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Smart Parking Morfa Hall Car Park | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 41.9 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Madryn House Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Betsi Cadwaladr UHB | 120 m |
| Hospital | Royal Alexandra Hospital | 120 m |
| Police station | Rhyl Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Rhyl Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,830 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,470 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rhyl and District Rugby Club 4.2 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 500 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 53 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* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Traeth Dwyrain y Rhyl | Beach | 390 m north-west |
| Traeth Canol y Rhyl | Beach | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pwll Brickfields Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Plâs-Bruton Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Bottom | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Graig Fawr | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Hedydd English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhyl High School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Emmanuel English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Christ Church Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Christ the Word Roman Catholic English medium | All-through | 3–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Llywelyn English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy days childcare Rhyl Ltd LL18 3NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 10 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Rhyl Fire Station LL18 3PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2015 |
| Melbourne Guest House LL18 3EU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2016 |
| Balmoral House LL18 3NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Dolanog Residential Care Home LL18 3DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Bryn Estyn Residential Care Home LL18 3DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Glendevon Residential Care Home LL18 3NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| 1891 Restaurant/Terrace (Rhyl Pavilion) LL18 3AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Walshaw House Residential Home LL18 3NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Nash Care Home LL18 3NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Highfield Park Post Office LL18 3ND | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2016 |
| Beach House Day Nursery LL18 3AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Bradshaw Manor LL18 3ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Fosters Off Licence & Convenience Store LL18 3PW | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Simply Fish and Chips Curry Corner Winghing Wah LL18 3SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beechwood Road (25); On or near Hospital (5); On or near Bryntirion Avenue (3); On or near Grosvenor Road (3); On or near Islwyn Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 1891 Restaurant/Terrace (Rhyl Pavilion) (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LL18 3AQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Balmoral House (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, LL18 3NG) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ffordd Russell · Grosvenor Road · Old Golf Road · Islwyn Avenue · Rhyl Coast Road · Alexandra Road · Olivia Drive · Bryntirion Avenue · Marine Drive · Deva Crescent · Elm Grove · Beechwood 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.