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Denbigh West

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About

Denbigh West is a residential neighbourhood situated on the western side of the historic market town of Denbigh. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along streets that climb the lower slopes of the surrounding hills. It functions primarily as a quiet, residential community with local amenities serving its inhabitants.

The area offers views towards the Vale of Clwyd and is in close proximity to the remains of Denbigh Castle and the town's medieval walls, which dominate the eastern skyline. A notable local feature is the presence of the former North Wales Hospital, a substantial Victorian-era complex that has shaped a part of the area's architectural and social history.

Area overview

On average Denbigh West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denbigh West is £39,951 per year. Denbigh West is home to around 5,004 people, with a population density of about 269 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denbigh West Population
5,004
Population density
269 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.15(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.78(+121%)
Public order
13.99(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.39(+42%)
Shoplifting
10.39(+62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,731
94.56%
Other White
72
1.44%
Other Asian
38
0.76%
Chinese
32
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.48%
Total population: 5,003

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,163
28.84%
No qualifications
865
21.45%
Level 3 (A level)
687
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
583
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
392
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,032

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
646
28.79%
Owns with a mortgage
493
21.97%
Social rents from council
403
17.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
390
17.38%
Other social rented
236
10.52%
Total households: 2,244

Property prices in Denbigh West

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £228K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Denbigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £495,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£245,000£246
Semi-Detached13£175,000£225
Terraced29£125,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denbigh West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,000£133,000£84,000
2017£176,800£143,250£94,000
2018£168,000£123,000£90,000
2019£213,750£130,750£90,000
2020£262,500£144,000£92,500
2021£255,000£155,000£115,000
2022£268,000£160,000£125,000
2023£246,750£192,475£122,500
2024£265,000£168,750£120,000
2025£236,000£167,500£127,250
2026£255,000£202,475£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denbigh West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£147£115
2017£154£128£135
2018£165£135£132
2019£174£150£124
2020£181£160£152
2021£232£176£157
2022£230£182£173
2023£239£185£152
2024£222£209£169
2025£238£214£185
2026£251£224£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denbigh West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denbigh West 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.