Affluence in LL15 1HY
How LL15 1HY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ruthin
- Council
- Denbighshire
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,268 (2024)
LL15 1HYRuthin
How well off LL15 1HY is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL15 1HY area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of Wales. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Income5.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Community safety7.0
- Access to services8.0
- Housing8.0
- Education and skills9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across Wales, 51.9% of adults are in work; the LL15 1HY area is broadly in line with that, at 50.9%. 26.4% are retired and 11.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL15 1HY area is above that, at 33.2%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL15 1HY area is above that, at 35.7%. 16% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL15 1HY sits in (Ruthin): about 2,268 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.