Denbigh vs Flint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Flint offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Flint has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
Flint
£192,308
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
Flint
63.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
Flint
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
Flint
461.4
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
Flint
71.1
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
Flint
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Flint is £192,308, which is 25% less than Denbigh at £240,367. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in Flint it is a terraced at £144,837.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Denbigh (£207,690 vs £158,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Denbigh prices grew faster — 20% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Flint (63.6 per 1,000) compared to Denbigh (96 per 1,000), a 51% difference. The most common crime category in Denbigh is violent-crime, while in Flint 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 Denbigh and Flint. Denbigh has 0 schools and Flint has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
Flint School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Flint offers faster average downloads at 461.4 Mbps, compared to 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 96.8% in Flint. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 91.2% in Flint.
Flint is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (461 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Flint are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 67.4 (band D) in Denbigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Denbigh and £1,221 in Flint. 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Flint.
Flint 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 Flint and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 44.9 in Flint. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 57.9% in Flint. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Denbigh versus 71.8% in Flint.
| Indicator | Denbigh | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 12,776 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 29.2% |
Location
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