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Area guide · Denbighshire

Living in Ruthin

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

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At a glance

Ruthin is a village in Denbighshire, Wales with a population of 5,700. The average house price is £281,859 and the overall crime rate is 95.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ruthin ranks

Affordability
#117 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#114 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

5,700

Avg House Price

£281,859

Crime Rate

95.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

237 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£25,226

Median Age

46.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ruthin's detached homes (£344,886) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£106,833).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ruthin prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£219,012 → £281,859).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£344,886	£315,000	57
Semi-Detached	£235,239	£210,000	31
Terraced	£192,079	£167,000	19
Flat	£106,833	£107,000	3

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ruthin: 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

Ruthin averages 237 Mbps — 137% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ruthin homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 50.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	67.5
% Rated C or Above	50.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,424

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,700
Median Age	46.9
Median Household Income	£25,226
Employment Rate	51.8%
Owner Occupied	65.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ruthin?

The average house price in Ruthin is £281,859 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Ruthin is a flat, with an average price of £106,833.

Is Ruthin a safe place to live?

Ruthin 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 Ruthin?

Average broadband download speeds in Ruthin are around 237 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 79.1% of premises.

How big is Ruthin?

Ruthin is a settlement in Denbighshire with a population of approximately 5,700.

Most compared with

How does Ruthin stack up against its neighbours?

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

Ruthin

House price: £207,806 · £281,859
Crime rate: 84.9 · 95.8
Distance: 13.8 mi

Bagillt

Ruthin

House price: £235,651 · £281,859
Crime rate: 63.4 · 95.8
Distance: 12.3 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Ruthin

House price: £430,424 · £281,859
Crime rate: 63.8 · 95.8
Distance: 13.9 mi

Brynteg

Ruthin

House price: £231,448 · £281,859
Crime rate: 85 · 95.8
Distance: 11.8 mi

Buckley

Ruthin

House price: £219,761 · £281,859
Crime rate: 63.9 · 95.8
Distance: 10.3 mi

Coedpoeth

Ruthin

House price: £208,899 · £281,859
Crime rate: 84.6 · 95.8
Distance: 10.9 mi

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