Area guide · Denbighshire

Living in St Asaph

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

At a glance

St Asaph is a village in Denbighshire, Wales with a population of 3,483. The average house price is £284,340 and the overall crime rate is 95.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where St Asaph ranks

Affordability
#120 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#110 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,483

Avg House Price

£284,340

Crime Rate

95.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

293 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£26,124

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

St Asaph's detached homes (£378,857) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£147,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

St Asaph prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£221,555 → £284,340).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£378,857	£335,000	39
Semi-Detached	£190,538	£205,000	13
Terraced	£168,264	£158,750	18
Flat	£147,500	£147,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in St Asaph is 95.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in St Asaph: 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

St Asaph averages 293 Mbps — 193% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most St Asaph homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 49.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	67.4
% Rated C or Above	49.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,436

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,483
Median Age	48.2
Median Household Income	£26,124
Employment Rate	51.2%
Owner Occupied	67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in St Asaph?

The average house price in St Asaph is £284,340 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in St Asaph?

The most affordable entry point in St Asaph is a flat, with an average price of £147,500.

Is St Asaph a safe place to live?

St Asaph has a recorded crime rate of 95.6 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 St Asaph?

Average broadband download speeds in St Asaph are around 293 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 83% of premises.

How big is St Asaph?

St Asaph is a settlement in Denbighshire with a population of approximately 3,483.

Most compared with

How does St Asaph stack up against its neighbours?

Abergele

St Asaph

House price: £231,606 · £284,340
Crime rate: 83.8 · 95.6
Distance: 6.0 mi

Bagillt

St Asaph

House price: £235,651 · £284,340
Crime rate: 63.4 · 95.6
Distance: 10.8 mi

Colwyn Bay

St Asaph

House price: £259,756 · £284,340
Crime rate: 83.6 · 95.6
Distance: 11.9 mi

Denbigh

St Asaph

House price: £240,367 · £284,340
Crime rate: 96 · 95.6
Distance: 5.1 mi

Flint

St Asaph

House price: £192,308 · £284,340
Crime rate: 63.6 · 95.6
Distance: 13.0 mi

Holywell (Flintshire)

St Asaph

House price: £242,592 · £284,340
Crime rate: 63.7 · 95.6
Distance: 9.4 mi

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