Denbigh vs St Asaph
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Denbigh is about 15% cheaper on average. St Asaph has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denbigh
£240,367
St Asaph
£284,340
Crime Rate
Denbigh
96.0
St Asaph
95.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denbigh
N/A
St Asaph
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denbigh
338.5
St Asaph
293.2
EPC Rating
Denbigh
67.4
St Asaph
67.4
Median Income
Denbigh
£26,124
St Asaph
£26,124
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Denbigh more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,367 versus £284,340 in St Asaph. The most affordable entry point in Denbigh is a terraced at £145,639, while in St Asaph it is a flat at £147,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in St Asaph (£378,857 vs £306,046).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Asaph prices grew faster — 28% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in St Asaph (95.6 per 1,000) compared to Denbigh (96 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Denbigh is violent-crime, while in St Asaph 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 St Asaph. Denbigh has 0 schools and St Asaph has 0 schools.
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
St Asaph School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denbigh | St Asaph |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Denbigh enjoy 338.5 Mbps on average, while St Asaph lags behind at 293.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Denbigh and 83% in St Asaph. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Denbigh and 52.7% in St Asaph.
Denbigh is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (339 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Denbigh is band D (score 67.4), ahead of St Asaph's band D (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Denbigh and £1,436 in St Asaph. 49.8% of homes in Denbigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in St Asaph.
Denbigh has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Denbigh has a population of 8,072 while St Asaph has 3,483. Median household income is £26,124 in Denbigh and £26,124 in St Asaph. The median age is 48.2 in Denbigh and 48.2 in St Asaph. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Denbigh and 51.2% in St Asaph.
| Indicator | Denbigh | St Asaph |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,072 | 3,483 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £26,124 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.4% |
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