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Connah's Quay vs Denbigh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Connah's Quay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Connah's Quay

£235,465

Denbigh

£240,367

Crime Rate

Connah's Quay

63.8

Denbigh

96.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Connah's Quay

N/A

Denbigh

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Connah's Quay

457

Denbigh

338.5

EPC Rating

Connah's Quay

71.1

Denbigh

67.4

Median Income

Connah's Quay

£30,594

Denbigh

£26,124

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Denbigh commands an average of £240,367, compared with £235,465 in Connah's Quay – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Denbigh it is a terraced at £145,639.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Denbigh (£159,950 vs £81,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Connah's Quay prices grew faster — 38% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Connah's Quay has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50% lower than Denbigh at 96 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Connah's Quay 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Connah's Quay and Denbigh. Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Denbigh has 0 schools.

Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown

Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown

MetricConnah's QuayDenbigh
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 457.0 Mbps in Connah's Quay and 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 80.1% in Denbigh. Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 64.5% in Denbigh.

Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (457 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Connah's Quay, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Denbigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,436 in Denbigh. 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Denbigh.

Connah's Quay has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,594 in Connah's Quay and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 48.2 in Denbigh. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 51.2% in Denbigh. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 67.2% in Denbigh. Connah's Quay has a population of 16,768 and Denbigh has 8,072.

IndicatorConnah's QuayDenbigh
Population16,7688,072
Median Age44.948.2
Median Household Income£30,594£26,124
Employment Rate57.9%51.2%
Owner Occupied71.8%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified29.2%31.4%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Connah's Quay and Denbigh?
Connah's Quay and Denbigh are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Connah's Quay or Denbigh?
Connah's Quay is cheaper, with an average house price of £235,465.
Is Connah's Quay or Denbigh safer?
Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Connah's Quay or Denbigh?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Connah's Quay or Denbigh?
Connah's Quay has faster average broadband at 457.0 Mbps.

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