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Prestatyn South West

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About

Prestatyn South West ward lies along the coastal fringe of the town, directly bordering the Irish Sea. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from pre-war terraces to modern estates. Its western boundary is defined by the Gronant Dunes, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, which leads to the expansive sandy beach. The ward includes local amenities such as shops and schools, serving its immediate neighbourhoods.

Inland from the promenade, the ward encompasses part of the town's central recreational space, known as the Nova Centre. This area provides facilities for sports and leisure activities. The layout is functional, with residential streets extending towards the A548 coast road. The local economy is supported by small-scale retail and service outlets catering to everyday needs within this settled community.

Area overview

On average Prestatyn South West 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 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prestatyn South West is £43,607 per year. Prestatyn South West is home to around 3,805 people, with a population density of about 1,485.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prestatyn South West Population
3,805
Population density
1,485.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.68(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.82(+29%)
Public order
5.26(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-28%)
Other theft
3.42(-25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,637
95.56%
Other White
46
1.21%
Irish
23
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.58%
African
14
0.37%
Total population: 3,806

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
740
23.54%
No qualifications
642
20.43%
Level 3 (A level)
554
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
545
17.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
308
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 3,143

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
813
44.94%
Owns with a mortgage
438
24.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
385
21.28%
Other social rented
77
4.26%
Other forms of private rent
58
3.21%
Total households: 1,809

Property prices in Prestatyn South West

Median price£172,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £205K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Prestatyn South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £312,000.

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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£197,500£231
Semi-Detached31£168,000£246
Terraced6£147,250£228
Flats5£106,500£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prestatyn South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestatyn South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£67,500£110,000£89,000
2017£134,000£64,375£117,000£101,500
2018£144,500£67,750£122,500£104,500
2019£153,000£65,000£135,000£122,000
2020£173,500£68,975£135,000£110,000
2021£178,750£50,000£143,000£118,750
2022£190,000£81,250£155,000£136,000
2023£202,000£97,500£157,000£127,000
2024£178,475£87,000£159,975£143,000
2025£205,000£118,000£170,000£141,250
2026£187,500£91,250£165,498£169,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestatyn South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestatyn South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£123£143£113
2017£191£114£169£133
2018£173£137£177£117
2019£195£151£174£158
2020£229£139£176£125
2021£231£164£206£216
2022£261£179£224£164
2023£253£168£236£168
2024£242£167£218£225
2025£239£211£242£241
2026£243£147£246£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestatyn South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Prestatyn South West

Is Prestatyn South West safe?

Prestatyn South West 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 South West?

The median sale price in Prestatyn South West is £172,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Prestatyn South West?

Prestatyn South West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Prestatyn South West sits around rank 858 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 South West?

The average household income in Prestatyn South West is around £43,607 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Prestatyn South West?

Prestatyn South West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Carol Holliday (Labour Party) and Gareth D Sandilands (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Prestatyn South West

LL198AN

Burlington Drive

LL198BL

St Annes Avenue

LL198TY

Coventry Grove

LL198DF

York Close

LL198DQ

Winchester Drive

LL198AB

Towyn Close

LL198DB

Winchester Drive

LL198YL

Ffordd Maes Yr Haf

LL198BB

Ffordd Ffynnon

LL198YB

Cwrt Berllan

LL198AQ

Clos St Ffransis

LL198DH

Salisbury Drive

LL198BT

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198EF

Ffordd Isa

LL198EW

Chichester Drive

LL198DG

Harlech Crescent

LL198AA

Morfa Close

LL198YH

Clos Dol Y Coed

LL198EU

The Meadows

LL198SN

St Chads Way

LL198AG

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198EA

Ffordd Isa

LL198HB

Heather Crescent

LL198HF

Lon Taliesin

LL198BP

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198BE

Ffordd Ffynnon

LL198DE

Chester Close

LL198AS

Llandaff Drive

LL198BZ

Worcester Drive

LL198DZ

Rochester Drive

LL198BG

Ffordd Ffynnon

LL198AP

Lichfield Drive

LL198BH

Hardwyn Drive

LL198AW

Broadway

LL198YP

Tan Y Coed

LL198DW

Cardiff Way

LL198EN

Bangor Crescent

LL198AH

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198HJ

Lon Cadfan

LL198RP

Princes Avenue

LL198YF

Lon Brynli

LL198AE

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198BW

Alexandra Drive

LL198HZ

Lon Tilsli

LL198BJ

Prestatyn South West

LL198YQ

Crud Yr Awel

LL198AY

Wells Close

LL198AT

Llandaff Drive

LL198TS

Monmouth Grove

LL198YJ

Ffordd Pant Y Celyn

LL198TT

Llandaff Drive

LL198HD

Heather Crescent

LL198YG

Lon Gwyndaf

LL198AL

Durlston Drive

LL198BS

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198HX

Lon Ceiriog

LL198HG

Lon Cynan

LL198HQ

Lon Islwyn

LL198EY

The Meadows

LL198YE

Ffordd Pant Y Celyn

LL198DL

Salisbury Drive

LL198AZ

Ffordd Clawdd Offa

LL198YN

Ffordd Cae Felin

LL198BD

Ffordd Ffynnon

LL198BN

St Margarets Avenue

LL198BY

Aber Court

LL198DJ

Winchester Drive

LL198DR

Dwyfor Court

LL198ER

Canterbury Drive

LL198EE

Fforddisa

LL198DN

Salisbury Drive

LL198AR

Exeter Close

LL198DA

Winchester Drive

LL198DX

Durham Drive

LL198AU

Broadway

LL198BU

Bryn Court

LL198AF

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198TU

Llandaff Drive

LL198DD

Chester Close

LL198BQ

Prestatyn South West

LL198HA

The Meadows

LL198YD

Ffordd Pant Y Celyn

LL198HE

Heather Crescent

LL198ES

Canterbury Drive

LL198DY

Ffordd Isa

LL198EP

Chichester Drive

LL198YA

Ffordd Hirwaun

LL198BA

Ffordd Ffynnon

LL198AJ

Lon Goed

LL198AD

Ffordd Penrhwylfa

LL198DP

Clwyd Court

LL198ET

Canterbury Drive

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.