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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
63
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
41.46(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.98(+31%)
Public order
6.99(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(-5%)
Shoplifting
4(-38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,926
96.16%
Other White
29
1.45%
Irish
9
0.45%
Arab
7
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
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

Median price£171,500
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £189K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 (about £199 per square foot) in Prestatyn Meliden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £570,000.

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 Meliden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£210,000£232
Semi-Detached8£169,000£179
Terraced6£167,500£194
Flats2£76,500£111

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prestatyn Meliden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestatyn Meliden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,000£126,500£116,000
2017£160,250£133,750£90,000
2018£190,000£126,000£104,000
2019£170,000£154,000£101,000
2020£158,000£133,000£115,475
2021£194,250£133,975£122,500
2022£232,500£170,000£125,050
2023£258,750£157,000£165,000
2024£244,250£157,500£116,000
2025£188,500£183,000£173,000
2026£223,000£173,000£158,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestatyn Meliden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestatyn Meliden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£142£116
2017£148£137£135
2018£182£140£151
2019£174£157£150
2020£185£169£160
2021£209£184£167
2022£246£202£172
2023£266£204£158
2024£249£191£160
2025£232£226£181
2026£296£169£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestatyn Meliden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Prestatyn Meliden

Is Prestatyn Meliden safe?

Prestatyn Meliden records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Prestatyn Meliden?

The median sale price in Prestatyn Meliden is £171,500 (about £199 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Prestatyn Meliden?

Prestatyn Meliden scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Prestatyn Meliden sits around rank 845 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Prestatyn Meliden?

The average household income in Prestatyn Meliden is around £49,816 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Prestatyn Meliden?

Prestatyn Meliden is represented by 1 elected councillor: Julie Matthews (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Prestatyn Meliden

LL198LD

Ffordd Bryn Melyd

LL198LT

Meliden Road

LL198PS

Ffordd Tanrallt

LL198HL

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198HU

Roundwood Avenue

LL198LR

Garwyn Avenue

LL198LH

Cefn Y Gwrych

LL198NN

Ffordd Talargoch

LL198HN

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198RB

The Brae

LL198HR

Roundwood Avenue

LL198NT

Rhodfa Graig

LL198NP

Ffordd Talargoch

LL198PN

Bryn Llys West

LL198NS

Llwyn Mesen

LL198PP

Bryn Llys

LL198LN

Isfryn Road

LL198LB

The Grove

LL198LY

Meliden Road

LL198RD

Tanrallt Terrace

LL198LU

Meliden Road

LL198PZ

Ffordd Tanrallt

LL198NA

Meliden Road

LL198PJ

Ochr Y Bryn

LL198HT

Roundwood Avenue

LL198PD

Ffordd Pennant

LL198PU

Tan Yr Allt

LL198PH

Manod Road

LL198NY

Rhodfa Plas

LL198PR

Ffordd Tanrallt

LL198PW

Bryn Llys East

LL198PX

Llys Celyn

LL198QA

Craig Melyd

LL198RA

Tan Y Maes

LL198LS

Graham Avenue

LL198PE

Ffordd Pennant

LL198NR

Ffordd Talargoch

LL198ND

Meliden

LL198PA

Ffordd Ty Newydd

LL198NQ

Ffordd Talargoch

LL198LF

Ffordd Pennant

LL198PL

Glasfryn Avenue

LL198PT

Tan Yr Allt

LL198LG

Maes Meurig

LL198HP

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198PG

Ffordd Hendre

LL198BF

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198PY

Pen Y Maes

LL198NB

The Paddock

LL198NU

Rhodfa Ganol

LL198HH

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198HW

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198NF

Ffordd Talargoch

LL198LA

Ffordd Talargoch

LL198PB

Ffordd Ty Newydd

LL198NW

Ffordd Talargoch

LL198LP

Lon Elan

LL198PQ

Ffordd Ty Newydd

LL198LE

Ffordd Gwilym

LL198LL

Cefn Y Gwrych

LL198RE

Brynllys

LL198LW

Pwll Y Bont

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.