Denbigh vs Mold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Denbigh wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Mold has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
Mold
£290,686
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
Mold
60.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
Mold
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
Mold
364.1
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
Mold
69.3
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
Mold
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Mold commands an average of £290,686, compared with £240,367 in Denbigh – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in Mold it is a flat at £122,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Denbigh (£159,950 vs £122,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mold prices grew faster — 42% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Mold experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.8 per 1,000 versus 96 per 1,000 in Denbigh. The most common crime category in Denbigh is violent-crime, while in Mold 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 Mold. Denbigh has 0 schools and Mold has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
Mold School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | Mold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 364.1 Mbps in Mold and 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 93.1% in Mold. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 67.8% in Mold.
Mold is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (364 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Mold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (D), while Denbigh averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Denbigh and £1,322 in Mold. 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Mold.
Mold 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 Mold and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 45.9 in Mold. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Denbigh versus 68.8% in Mold. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 54.8% in Mold.
| Indicator | Denbigh | Mold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 9,890 |
| 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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