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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. The median sale price in Denbigh Lower is £244,500 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £290,000. 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

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Denbigh Lower Population

4,522

Population density

259.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,324

95.62%

Other White

1.13%

Other Asian

0.93%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.49%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.38%

Total population: 4,522

Economics

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

Owns outright

864

44.56%

Owns with a mortgage

642

33.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

216

11.14%

Other social rented

4.9%

Social rents from council

3.35%

Total households: 1,939

Property prices in Denbigh Lower

Median price: £244,500

Price per sq ft: £265

Sales (last 12 months): 60

Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £290K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £244,500 (about £265 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	32	£282,500	£271	£185,000	£247,500	£315,125	£568,500
Semi-Detached	20	£219,000	£279	£169,900	£188,375	£236,250	£261,500
Terraced	8	£138,250	£180	£100,095	£128,000	£143,563	£214,775

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denbigh Lower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£280,000	£212,000	£135,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh Lower.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£269	£275	£189
2026	£270	£290	£201

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Local government

Elected councillors for Denbigh Lower ward.

Local councillors

Mark Young

Denbigh Lower - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Rhys Thomas

Denbigh Lower - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

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About

Area overview

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Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Denbigh Lower

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denbigh Lower

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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