Town Pop. 26,668

Living in Rhyl: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rhyl scores 57/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 10/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Rhyl places 2nd of 7 in the LL18 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (87), environment (85) and lifestyle (85). On the national picture that lands Rhyl in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
205.7 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 2,254 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 950 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Shoplifting 530 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 463 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Public order 379 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 909 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 521 crimes
  2. 2 Sydenham Avenue 321 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 225 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 41
Sports Pitches Ample 30
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Ample 7
Playgrounds Ample 30

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
83
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital20.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital23.2 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital24.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
8 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP

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

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Denbighshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 689 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48%Unemployed3.9%Retired25.5%Student4.3%Other inactive18.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.8%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary40.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)23%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership57.1%
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
35
Rhyl 0.5 mi
Prestatyn 3.1 mi
Abergele and Pensarn 4.7 mi
J2A M53 16.4 mi
J2 M53 16.9 mi
J3 M53 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
85
Pubs & Bars Ample 29
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 44
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 27
Retail Shopping Ample 253
Takeaways Ample 45
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £178,750 174
Detached £204,000 89
Semi-detached £165,000 57
Terraced £140,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£85k £126k £168k £209k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rhuddlan 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kinmel Bay 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Meliden 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dyserth 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Prestatyn 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bodelwyddan 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
St Asaph 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pensarn 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gronant 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Abergele 54 5.1 mi away ⇄
Gwespyr 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Nant-y-Patrick 52 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhyl a nice place to live?

Rhyl is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rhyl is 57/100, 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 Rhyl?

Crime levels in Rhyl are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 5,485 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Rhyl?

The current median house price in Rhyl is £178,750, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £204,000, semi-detached £165,000, terraced £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 174 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rhyl

LL18 55 ⇄
LL19 60 ⇄

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