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Prestatyn Meliden

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About

Prestatyn Meliden ward lies in the northeastern corner of Denbighshire, encompassing the coastal town of Prestatyn and the inland village of Meliden. The area is defined by its position between the Irish Sea and the rising ground of the Clwydian Range. The ward includes the town centre, residential streets, and a stretch of coastline featuring the sandy Prestatyn Beach and the Gronant Dunes to the east. Inland, the landscape transitions to more rural settings around the village.

A notable local landmark is the Gwaenysgor Mast, a prominent telecommunications transmitter visible from much of the ward on the hilltops to the south. The area contains Prestatyn's railway station, providing a direct link along the North Wales Coast Line. Economic activity is centred on local retail and services along the High Street, with tourism focused on the beachfront and the nearby Prestatyn Golf Club.

Area overview

On average Prestatyn Meliden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prestatyn Meliden is £49,816 per year. Prestatyn Meliden is home to around 2,002 people, with a population density of about 1,271.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prestatyn Meliden Population
2,002
Population density
1,271.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.46(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.98(+10%)
Public order
5.49(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-32%)
Shoplifting
4(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,926
96.16%
Other White
29
1.45%
Irish
9
0.45%
Arab
7
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.3%
Total population: 2,003

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
461
28.54%
No qualifications
304
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
270
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
254
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
172
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 1,615

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
358
40.59%
Owns with a mortgage
265
30.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
107
12.13%
Social rents from council
105
11.9%
Other forms of private rent
30
3.4%
Total households: 882

Property prices in Prestatyn Meliden

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 in Prestatyn Meliden area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prestatyn Meliden 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 Prestatyn Meliden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£177,000
Flats1£63,000
Semi-Detached12£174,000
Terraced6£145,500

10 years median price trend in Prestatyn Meliden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestatyn Meliden.

Data Sources

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