Town Pop. 5,496

Living in Ruthin: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ruthin scores 46/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 59/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

On healthcare specifically, Ruthin sits 13 points above the LL15 district figure of 46/100. That puts Ruthin in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LL15 postcode district.

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Ruthin scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
103.3 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 274 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 106 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Other theft 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 81 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Peter'S Square 33 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 32 crimes
  3. 3 Stryd Yr Eos 32 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 43
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital17.7 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital24.4 mi
Aintree University Hospital28.3 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust11.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
2 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,895 patients per GP

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

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Denbighshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 154 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.7%Student5.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.7%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.6%
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
9
Penyffordd 10.8 mi
Buckley 11.1 mi
Hope (Flintshire) 11.4 mi
J5 M53 19.4 mi
J4 M53 19.5 mi
J4 M53 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Ample 11
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £239,000 29
Detached £295,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£132k £221k £313k £402k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cilcain 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Pantymwyn 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Gwernymynydd 49 6.2 mi away ⇄
Gwernaffield-y-Waun 48 6.4 mi away ⇄
Denbigh 56 6.4 mi away ⇄
Rhydymwyn 53 7.3 mi away ⇄
Mold 51 7.8 mi away ⇄
Treuddyn 46 7.9 mi away ⇄
Rhosesmor 48 8.4 mi away ⇄
Lixwm 52 8.5 mi away ⇄
Henllan 45 8.6 mi away ⇄
Trefnant 52 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruthin a nice place to live?

Ruthin has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ruthin is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ruthin?

Ruthin has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 568 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ruthin?

The current median house price in Ruthin is £239,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £295,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Ruthin

LL15 47 ⇄

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