Denbigh vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Denbigh offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Denbigh is £240,367, which is 1% less than Holywell (flintshire) at £242,592. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Denbigh (£159,950 vs £125,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holywell (flintshire) prices grew faster — 38% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Holywell (flintshire) (63.7 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 Holywell (flintshire) 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 Holywell (flintshire). Denbigh has 0 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holywell (flintshire) offers faster average downloads at 431.0 Mbps, compared to 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Holywell (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (431 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holywell (flintshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band D) versus 67.4 (band D) in Denbigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Denbigh and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
Holywell (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire) and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Denbigh versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Denbigh | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 29.8% |
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