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About

Ruthin ward covers a central part of the historic market town of Ruthin in northeast Wales. The area includes the town's core, characterised by its traditional layout and local administrative functions. It is situated on a hillside overlooking the River Clwyd, with the surrounding landscape of the Vale of Clwyd providing a rural setting.

A dominant feature is Ruthin Castle, a medieval fortress later rebuilt as a hotel, which grounds are a local landmark. The area's weekly market continues a long-standing tradition of local commerce. St Peter's Square forms a central focal point with its mix of Georgian and Tudor-style buildings, housing independent shops and public houses.

Area overview

On average Ruthin has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ruthin is £45,620 per year. Ruthin is home to around 5,699 people, with a population density of about 697.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ruthin Population

5,699

Population density

697.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

47.03(+28%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.56(0%)

Public order

5.44(-39%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.44(-33%)

Other theft

5.26(+4%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,299

92.95%

Chinese

113

1.98%

Other White

111

1.95%

Indian

0.75%

Other Asian

0.49%

Total population: 5,701

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,703

36.26%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

783

16.67%

Level 3 (A level)

715

15.23%

No qualifications

707

15.06%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

362

7.71%

Total 16+ residents: 4,696

Housing

Owns outright

1,073

40.83%

Owns with a mortgage

653

24.85%

Private landlord or letting agency

416

15.83%

Social rents from council

221

8.41%

Other social rented

187

7.12%

Total households: 2,628

Property prices in Ruthin

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Ruthin area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £576,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Ruthin over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£286,000	£220,750	£247,500	£350,250	£504,250
Flats	2	£106,500	£106,050	£106,250	£106,750	£106,950
Semi-Detached	18	£200,833	£147,750	£175,000	£276,183	£343,025
Terraced	13	£145,000	£94,000	£105,000	£167,500	£210,000

10 years median price trend in Ruthin

All postcodes in Ruthin

LL151PS

Llanrhydd Road

LL151QB

Stryd Y Golomen

LL151DS

Record Street

LL151PQ

Llawr Y Dyffryn

LL152AR

Ruthin

LL151QG

Stryd Yr Eos

LL151SN

Greenfield Road

LL151HH

Clwyd Street

LL151PY

Bryn Coch

LL152NS

Corwen Road

LL151HF

Clwyd Street

LL151LT

Prior Street

LL151RD

St Meugans

LL152AD

Cerrig Street

LL151DG

Castle Park

LL152RS

Llanfair Road

LL151LB

Mwrog Street

LL151DJ

Rhos Y Wern

LL151DT

Bryn Eryl

LL151HL

Mill Street

LL151QF

Stryd Yr Hebog

LL152NZ

Castle Street

LL152UG

Ruthin

LL151DB

Maes Y Dre

LL151FB

Ruthin

LL151PB

Denbigh Road

LL151FG

Ruthin

LL151NB

Park Road

LL151NR

Min Yr Afon

LL151QH

Stryd Yr Ehedydd

LL151RS

Erw Goch

LL151AU

Market Street

LL151DA

Llanfair Road

LL151EE

Bryn Goodman

LL151EG

Mold Road

LL151EH

Wern Uchaf

LL151EJ

Station Road

LL151JZ

Hafan Clwyd

LL151LD

Llain Goch

LL151NU

Borthyn

LL151HY

Upper Clwyd Street

LL151NF

Heol Y Park

LL151PJ

Llys Y Berllan

LL151PL

The Park

LL151AH

Well Street

LL151AS

Wynnstay Road

LL151YL

St Peters Square

LL152AB

Cerrig Street

LL151AD

St Peters Square

LL151AN

Stryd-Y-Ffynnon

LL151BP

Station Road

LL151RG

Llwyn Menlli

LL159ZZ

Ruthin

LL151BW

Mount Street

LL151AA

St Peters Square

LL151AF

Well Street

LL151DE

Ffordd Gwynach

LL151FD

Ruthin North Link Road

LL151LE

Mwrog Street

LL151LL

Porth Y Dre

LL151QJ

Stryd Yr Wylan

LL151RH

Trem Menlli

LL151DQ

Tan Y Castell

LL151EQ

Wern Uchaf

LL151LZ

Llys Erw

LL152NP

Corwen Road

LL152NU

Castle Street

LL151NW

Park Road

LL151LY

Hen Lon Parcwr

LL151PA

Ffordd Trefor

LL151QN

Stryd Y Wennol

LL151AT

Station Road

LL151EA

Bryn Haul

LL151NY

Maes Dolwen

LL151BT

Railway Terrace

LL151EW

Greenfield Road

LL159AQ

St Peter's Square

LL151DD

Pen Y Maes

LL151HP

Clwyd Street

LL151QQ

Ruthin North Link Road

LL151AE

Well Street

LL151AW

Well Street

LL151HT

Mill Street

LL151EN

Greenfield Road

LL151EY

Wern Fechan

LL151JB

Ffordd Rhufon

LL151BL

School Road

LL151DU

Rhos Street

LL151LJ

Llys Famau

LL151RQ

Glasfryn

LL151ZR

Ruthin

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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