Denbigh vs Kinmel Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kinmel Bay is about 13% cheaper on average. Kinmel Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
Kinmel Bay
£211,874
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
Kinmel Bay
83.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
Kinmel Bay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
Kinmel Bay
437.6
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
Kinmel Bay
68.6
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
Kinmel Bay
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Kinmel Bay is £211,874, which is 13% less than Denbigh at £240,367. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in Kinmel Bay it is a terraced at £145,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Denbigh (£306,046 vs £223,689).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kinmel Bay prices grew faster — 61% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 83.4 offences per 1,000 people, Kinmel Bay is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Denbigh's 96 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denbigh is violent-crime, while in Kinmel Bay 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 Kinmel Bay. Denbigh has 0 schools and Kinmel Bay has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
Kinmel Bay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | Kinmel Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kinmel Bay offers faster average downloads at 437.6 Mbps, compared to 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 97.9% in Kinmel Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 85.2% in Kinmel Bay.
Kinmel Bay is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (438 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kinmel Bay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band D) versus 67.4 (band D) in Denbigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Denbigh and £1,364 in Kinmel Bay. 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Kinmel Bay.
Kinmel Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 54.9% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,614 in Kinmel Bay and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 47.1 in Kinmel Bay. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 53.4% in Kinmel Bay. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Denbigh versus 68.7% in Kinmel Bay.
| Indicator | Denbigh | Kinmel Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 9,016 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £27,614 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 30.7% |
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