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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 low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
73
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
40.47(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.22(+78%)
Shoplifting
9.73(+51%)
Public order
8.62(+5%)
Other theft
7.52(+64%)
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%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £278K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Denbigh Lower area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,300 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denbigh Lower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£288,500£268
Semi-Detached20£220,000£270
Terraced9£141,500£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denbigh Lower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£131,500£129,950
2017£185,000£139,950£117,750
2018£183,750£149,000£115,000
2019£207,500£165,000£113,000
2020£218,000£147,500£179,950
2021£260,000£191,750£153,000
2022£275,000£213,750£169,950
2023£292,000£195,000£100,000
2024£272,500£195,000£171,000
2025£290,000£237,000£143,750
2026£294,250£209,000£132,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£178£112
2017£170£188£144
2018£184£180£124
2019£199£195£148
2020£198£194£140
2021£224£219£149
2022£239£250£238
2023£262£252£158
2024£262£250£200
2025£267£275£189
2026£268£252£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.