Town Pop. 3,313

Living in St Asaph: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for St Asaph is 48/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 71/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the LL17 district's 54/100. Also scoring 80 or better: environment (83). Transport (16) and broadband (21) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LL17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
220.9 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 354 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 107 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 60 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Other theft 55 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
other 101 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 129 crimes
  2. 2 Glascoed Road 64 crimes
  3. 3 Rhodfa Flint 51 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
80
Green Space 92
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
71
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital22.2 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital22.3 mi
Aintree University Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
3 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

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

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Denbighshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 112 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.1%Student4.1%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69.4%
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
16
Rhyl 4.5 mi
Prestatyn 5.9 mi
Abergele and Pensarn 5.9 mi
J2A M53 17.5 mi
J3 M53 17.7 mi
J3 M53 17.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Adequate 6
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 £210,000 20
Detached £302,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£134k £208k £284k £357k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Nant-y-Patrick 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bodelwyddan 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rhuddlan 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trefnant 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dyserth 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Henllan 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rhyl 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Meliden 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kinmel Bay 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Denbigh 56 5.2 mi away ⇄
Prestatyn 60 5.6 mi away ⇄
Pensarn 45 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Asaph a nice place to live?

St Asaph has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Asaph is 48/100, 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 St Asaph?

St Asaph has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 732 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in St Asaph?

The current median house price in St Asaph is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £302,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in St Asaph

LL17 46 ⇄

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