Living in Prestatyn: Liveability Score 60/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Prestatyn scores 60/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 76/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.
No other settlement in the LL18 postcode district scores higher. Prestatyn leads all 7. It scores 5 points above the LL18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL18 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £190,000 | 162 |
| Detached | £217,500 | 75 |
| Semi-detached | £175,500 | 66 |
| Terraced | £169,950 | 11 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £103,750 | 10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prestatyn a nice place to live?
Prestatyn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Prestatyn is 60/100, 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 Prestatyn?
Prestatyn has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 2,017 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Prestatyn?
The current median house price in Prestatyn is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £217,500, semi-detached £175,500, terraced £169,950, flat £103,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 162 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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