Bagillt vs Rhyl
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Rhyl is about 25% cheaper on average. Bagillt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagillt
£235,651
Rhyl
£188,583
Crime Rate
Bagillt
63.4
Rhyl
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagillt
N/A
Rhyl
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bagillt
461.4
Rhyl
437.6
EPC Rating
Bagillt
71.1
Rhyl
68.6
Median Income
Bagillt
£30,594
Rhyl
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Rhyl more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £188,583 versus £235,651 in Bagillt. The most affordable entry point in Bagillt is a terraced at £132,875, while in Rhyl it is a flat at £109,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Bagillt (£256,472 vs £228,286).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagillt prices grew faster — 85% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bagillt is the safer of the two – 51% lower than Rhyl's 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagillt is violent-crime, while in Rhyl 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 Bagillt and Rhyl. Bagillt has 0 schools and Rhyl has 0 schools.
Bagillt School Inspection Breakdown
Rhyl School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bagillt | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bagillt enjoy 461.4 Mbps on average, while Rhyl lags behind at 437.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bagillt and 97.9% in Rhyl. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Bagillt and 85.2% in Rhyl.
Bagillt is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (461 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagillt is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Rhyl's band D (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Bagillt and £1,364 in Rhyl. 65.1% of homes in Bagillt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Rhyl.
Bagillt has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagillt has a population of 5,943 while Rhyl has 26,982. Median household income is £30,594 in Bagillt and £27,614 in Rhyl. The median age is 44.9 in Bagillt and 47.1 in Rhyl. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bagillt and 53.4% in Rhyl.
| Indicator | Bagillt | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 26,982 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £27,614 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 30.7% |
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