Denbigh vs Rhuddlan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Denbigh wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Rhuddlan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
Rhuddlan
£448,871
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
Rhuddlan
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
Rhuddlan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
Rhuddlan
437.6
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
Rhuddlan
68.6
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
Rhuddlan
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £240,367, Denbigh undercuts Rhuddlan (£448,871) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in Rhuddlan it is a flat at £109,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Denbigh (£159,950 vs £109,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rhuddlan prices grew faster — 178% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Rhuddlan experience less crime overall, with a rate of 95.8 per 1,000 versus 96 per 1,000 in Denbigh. The most common crime category in Denbigh is violent-crime, while in Rhuddlan 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 Rhuddlan. Denbigh has 0 schools and Rhuddlan has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
Rhuddlan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | Rhuddlan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Rhuddlan averages 437.6 Mbps – ahead of Denbigh's 338.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 97.9% in Rhuddlan. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 85.2% in Rhuddlan.
Rhuddlan is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (438 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Rhuddlan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.6 (D), while Denbigh averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Denbigh and £1,364 in Rhuddlan. 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Rhuddlan.
Rhuddlan 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 Rhuddlan and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 47.1 in Rhuddlan. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Denbigh versus 68.7% in Rhuddlan. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 53.4% in Rhuddlan.
| Indicator | Denbigh | Rhuddlan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 3,791 |
| 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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