Town Pop. 7,683

Living in Denbigh: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denbigh scores 56/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 40/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the LL16 postcode district. The LL16 district averages 49/100, putting Denbigh 7 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 23 points above the LL16 district's 57/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL16 postcode district.

56
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Denbigh scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 426 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 185 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Public order 79 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Other theft 62 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 129 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ffordd Ysgubor 74 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 55 crimes
  3. 3 Myddelton Avenue 39 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 16
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
80
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital20.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital23.5 mi
Aintree University Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
5 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,604 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Denbighshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 246 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.8%Student4.3%Other inactive13.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary33.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership63.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Denbighshire · 2025-26
A £1,478
B £1,724
C £1,971
D £2,217
E £2,710
F £3,202
G £3,695
H £4,434
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Rhyl 9.7 mi
Abergele and Pensarn 10.3 mi
Prestatyn 10.4 mi
J3 M53 18.8 mi
J3 M53 19.2 mi
J4 M53 19.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 121
Takeaways Ample 13
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £177,500 65
Detached £271,500 22
Semi-detached £191,250 18
Terraced £125,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£119k £183k £248k £311k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Henllan 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Trefnant 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nant-y-Patrick 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
St Asaph 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Caerwys 55 6.0 mi away ⇄
Ruthin 46 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bodelwyddan 47 6.9 mi away ⇄
Cilcain 47 7.4 mi away ⇄
Lixwm 52 7.6 mi away ⇄
Rhuddlan 54 7.6 mi away ⇄
Llansannan 41 7.6 mi away ⇄
Dyserth 54 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denbigh a nice place to live?

Denbigh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Denbigh is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Denbigh?

Denbigh has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 938 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Denbigh?

The current median house price in Denbigh is £177,500, around 38% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £271,500, semi-detached £191,250, terraced £125,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 65 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Denbigh

LL16 49 ⇄

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