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Area guide · Denbighshire

Living in Rhyl

A snapshot of life in Rhyl, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Rhyl is a town in Denbighshire, Wales with a population of 26,982. The average house price is £188,583 and the overall crime rate is 95.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rhyl ranks

Affordability
#42 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#112 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

26,982

Avg House Price

£188,583

Crime Rate

95.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

438 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,614

Median Age

47.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rhyl's detached homes (£228,286) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£109,100).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rhyl prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£132,176 → £188,583).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£228,286	£210,000	194
Semi-Detached	£174,455	£165,000	147
Terraced	£137,305	£130,000	55
Flat	£109,100	£110,000	25

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rhyl is 95.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rhyl: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Rhyl averages 438 Mbps — 338% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rhyl homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 54.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	68.6
% Rated C or Above	54.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,364

Demographics & Economy

Population	26,982
Median Age	47.1
Median Household Income	£27,614
Employment Rate	53.4%
Owner Occupied	68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rhyl?

The average house price in Rhyl is £188,583 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rhyl?

The most affordable entry point in Rhyl is a flat, with an average price of £109,100.

Is Rhyl a safe place to live?

Rhyl has a recorded crime rate of 95.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Rhyl?

Average broadband download speeds in Rhyl are around 438 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.9% of premises.

How big is Rhyl?

Rhyl is a settlement in Denbighshire with a population of approximately 26,982.

Most compared with

How does Rhyl stack up against its neighbours?

Abergele

Rhyl

House price: £231,606 · £188,583
Crime rate: 83.8 · 95.8
Distance: 4.9 mi

Bagillt

Rhyl

House price: £235,651 · £188,583
Crime rate: 63.4 · 95.8
Distance: 12.4 mi

Colwyn Bay

Rhyl

House price: £259,756 · £188,583
Crime rate: 83.6 · 95.8
Distance: 10.3 mi

Conwy

Rhyl

House price: £272,851 · £188,583
Crime rate: 83.5 · 95.8
Distance: 14.2 mi

Denbigh

Rhyl

House price: £240,367 · £188,583
Crime rate: 96 · 95.8
Distance: 9.6 mi

Holywell (Flintshire)

Rhyl

House price: £242,592 · £188,583
Crime rate: 63.7 · 95.8
Distance: 11.0 mi

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