Abergele vs Denbigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abergele offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Abergele has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Denbigh
£240,367
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Denbigh
96.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Denbigh
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Denbigh
338.5
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Denbigh
67.4
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Denbigh
£26,124
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abergele is £231,606, which is 4% less than Denbigh at £240,367. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Denbigh it is a terraced at £145,639.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in Denbigh (£159,950 vs £143,115).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 83.8 offences per 1,000 people, Abergele is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Denbigh's 96 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Denbigh it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abergele and Denbigh. Abergele has 0 schools and Denbigh has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Denbigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abergele offers faster average downloads at 353.6 Mbps, compared to 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 80.1% in Denbigh. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 64.5% in Denbigh.
Abergele is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (354 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abergele are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band D) versus 67.4 (band D) in Denbigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,436 in Denbigh. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Denbigh.
Abergele has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,124 in Abergele and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 48.2 in Denbigh. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 51.2% in Denbigh. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Abergele versus 67.2% in Denbigh.
| Indicator | Abergele | Denbigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 8,072 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £26,124 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.4% |
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