Denbigh vs Prestatyn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Prestatyn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Prestatyn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
Prestatyn
£208,189
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
Prestatyn
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
Prestatyn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
Prestatyn
488.3
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
Prestatyn
69.3
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
Prestatyn
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £208,189, Prestatyn undercuts Denbigh (£240,367) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in Prestatyn it is a flat at £99,047.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Denbigh (£159,950 vs £99,047).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Prestatyn prices grew faster — 38% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesPrestatyn has a crime rate of 95.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Denbigh at 96 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denbigh is violent-crime, while in Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn. Denbigh has 0 schools and Prestatyn has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
Prestatyn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Prestatyn averages 488.3 Mbps – ahead of Denbigh's 338.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 99.6% in Prestatyn. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 97.2% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (488 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn. 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 45.9 in Prestatyn. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Denbigh versus 68.8% in Prestatyn. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 54.8% in Prestatyn.
| Indicator | Denbigh | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 16,678 |
| 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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