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Denbigh Lower

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About

Denbigh Lower ward encompasses the historic core of Denbigh town, centred around its famous ruined castle that dominates the skyline from a steep hilltop. The area includes the town's main commercial streets, with traditional shops and services lining Vale Street. Residential streets of Victorian terraces and older cottages radiate from this centre, following the lower slopes beneath the castle walls.

The ward is defined by the River Clwyd, which forms its western boundary, and includes the recreational area of the town's leisure centre. A notable feature is the preserved town walls, sections of which are still visible, tracing the medieval boundaries. The layout reflects its market town history, with St. Hilary's Church tower being a prominent landmark amidst the mix of housing and local businesses.

Area overview

On average Denbigh Lower has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denbigh Lower is £52,105 per year. Denbigh Lower is home to around 4,522 people, with a population density of about 259.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denbigh Lower Population
4,522
Population density
259.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.46(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.1(+66%)
Shoplifting
11.28(+63%)
Public order
8.18(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.3(-10%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,324
95.62%
Other White
51
1.13%
Other Asian
42
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.49%
Irish
17
0.38%
Total population: 4,522

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,379
37.23%
Level 3 (A level)
695
18.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
522
14.09%
No qualifications
518
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 3,704

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
44.56%
Owns with a mortgage
642
33.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
11.14%
Other social rented
95
4.9%
Social rents from council
65
3.35%
Total households: 1,939

Property prices in Denbigh Lower

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £250,500 in Denbigh Lower area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,300 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Denbigh Lower in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denbigh Lower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£302,250
Semi-Detached12£209,000
Terraced8£145,000

10 years median price trend in Denbigh Lower

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.