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Prestatyn Central

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About

Prestatyn Central ward lies at the heart of the seaside town of Prestatyn. The area is largely residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments. Its streets extend inland from the main coastal road, with local shopping parades providing everyday services. The ward's boundaries encompass the town's primary civic and commercial hub, focusing activity around the High Street and the older central neighbourhoods.

The ward includes the historic Parish Church of St. Melyd, which sits near the town centre. A notable feature is the Prestatyn Nova Centre, a modern leisure and library facility that serves as a community focal point. While not directly on the promenade, the area is within easy walking distance of the town's main beach and the eastern sections of the Offa's Dyke Path, which begins its long-distance route nearby.

Area overview

On average Prestatyn Central has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 14% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prestatyn Central is £42,274 per year. The median sale price in Prestatyn Central is £225,000 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £173,000 and £297,000. Prestatyn Central is home to around 3,495 people, with a population density of about 2,283.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prestatyn Central Population
3,495
Population density
2,283.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.96(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.63(+197%)
Shoplifting
12.02(+87%)
Public order
12.02(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.73(+60%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,314
94.63%
Other White
59
1.68%
Chinese
20
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.49%
Other Asian
16
0.46%
Total population: 3,502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
899
31.05%
No qualifications
547
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
480
16.58%
Level 3 (A level)
478
16.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
246
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 2,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
673
43.56%
Owns with a mortgage
412
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
201
13.01%
Social rents from council
154
9.97%
Other social rented
54
3.5%
Total households: 1,545

Property prices in Prestatyn Central

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £223
Sales (last 12 months): 37
Typical range (middle 50%): £173K – £297K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Prestatyn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prestatyn Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£290,000£260
Semi-Detached12£190,000£205
Terraced2£168,725£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prestatyn Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestatyn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196,250£50,000£118,500—
2017£197,000£85,250£143,250£85,250
2018£210,000£80,000£155,000£107,000
2019£255,000—£163,500£116,000
2020£215,000£96,000£162,000£164,000
2021£242,500£92,500£165,000£139,500
2022£280,000£122,000£188,100£196,000
2023£230,000£98,750£165,000£150,000
2024£255,000£78,500£180,000£170,000
2025£280,000£125,000£222,000£167,500
2026£290,000—£190,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestatyn Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestatyn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175—£156—
2017£172£121£141£93
2018£200£158£155£120
2019£201—£168£142
2020£204£177£150£162
2021£236£186£178£112
2022£281£186£187£160
2023£264£139£167£169
2024£265£132£186£159
2025£272£197£199£182
2026£260—£206—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestatyn Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prestatyn Central in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Prestatyn Central ward.

Local councillors

Ben Williams

Prestatyn Central - Elected 17 Jul 2025

Conservative

All postcodesin Prestatyn Central

LL198TD

Dawson Close

LL198TG

South Avenue

LL199BN

High Street

LL198TJ

Cwrt Dowell

LL199RW

Clayton Drive

LL198EJ

St James Drive

LL198ED

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