Denbigh vs Mynydd Isa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Denbigh offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Mynydd Isa has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
Mynydd Isa
£242,415
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
Mynydd Isa
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
Mynydd Isa
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
Mynydd Isa
364.1
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
Mynydd Isa
69.3
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
Mynydd Isa
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Denbigh is £240,367, which is 1% less than Mynydd Isa at £242,415. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in Mynydd Isa it is a terraced at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Mynydd Isa (£220,000 vs £145,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mynydd Isa prices grew faster — 45% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.7 offences per 1,000 people, Mynydd Isa is the safer of the two – 51% lower than Denbigh's 96 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denbigh is violent-crime, while in Mynydd Isa 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 Mynydd Isa. Denbigh has 0 schools and Mynydd Isa has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
Mynydd Isa School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | Mynydd Isa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Mynydd Isa offers faster average downloads at 364.1 Mbps, compared to 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 93.1% in Mynydd Isa. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 67.8% in Mynydd Isa.
Mynydd Isa is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (364 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Mynydd Isa 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 Mynydd Isa. 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Mynydd Isa.
Mynydd Isa 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 Mynydd Isa and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 45.9 in Mynydd Isa. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 54.8% in Mynydd Isa. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Denbigh versus 68.8% in Mynydd Isa.
| Indicator | Denbigh | Mynydd Isa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 4,738 |
| 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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