Town Pop. 627

Living in Trefnant: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trefnant scores 52/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Broadband is where Trefnant most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Trefnant places 2nd of 4 in the LL16 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Trefnant sits 58 points above the LL16 district figure of 27/100. Safety (89) and environment (81) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (11), healthcare (19) and lifestyle (27). For the surrounding area, see LL16 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Trefnant scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
138.8 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 44 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Street 12 crimes
  2. 2 Police Station 11 crimes
  3. 3 Cae Glas 10 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital21.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital22.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryTY LIVINGSTONE1.9 mi
GP capacity1,604 patients per GP

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

Broadband
85
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Denbighshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed1.1%Retired34.2%Student3.2%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75%
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
11
Rhyl 7 mi
Prestatyn 7.7 mi
Abergele and Pensarn 8.3 mi
J3 M53 17.5 mi
J2A M53 17.7 mi
J3 M53 17.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Trefnant in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Nant-y-Patrick 52 0.6 mi away ⇄
Henllan 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
St Asaph 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Denbigh 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bodelwyddan 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Caerwys 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Rhuddlan 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dyserth 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Meliden 54 6.2 mi away ⇄
Rhyl 57 6.8 mi away ⇄
Trelogan 57 7.0 mi away ⇄
Kinmel Bay 50 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trefnant a nice place to live?

Trefnant is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Trefnant is 52/100, 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 Trefnant?

Trefnant is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Trefnant

LL16 49 ⇄

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