Denbighshire: population and statistics
Denbighshire has a population of 98,247 (2025) across 838.7 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 304 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 98,247 residents
- 838.7 km²
- 117 people/km²
Denbighshire in numbers
Population of Denbighshire over time
Denbighshire had 94,691 residents in 2015 and 98,247 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 95,558 |
| 2021 | 96,047 |
| 2022 | 96,531 |
| 2023 | 97,235 |
| 2024 | 97,868 |
| 2025 | 98,247 |
All indicators for Denbighshire
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Denbighshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 64 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.1% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 202 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Denbighshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 46,820 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 255 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 39.2% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 92 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.5% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 255 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 42,387 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 254 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.5% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 88 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.2% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.5% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.0% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 100 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.3% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £201,452 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 289 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 112 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Denbighshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 67.1% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 253 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.5% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 243 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 9.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 52 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Denbighshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,460 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 289 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.4 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 160 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,715 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 289 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £32,691 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 334 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Denbighshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.0% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 226 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 120 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Denbighshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.8% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 152 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Denbighshire ranks 16 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £32,691 in Denbighshire, compared with an average of £36,288 in Wales and £39,498 across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 9.8% in Denbighshire, compared with an average of 7.7% in Wales and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 117,466 football pitches.
- 2.4 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Flintshire, 20.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Flintshire (155,954 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: Denbighshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.9% ×2.9
- Construction11.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.1
Where is Denbighshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Denbighshire?
Denbighshire has 98,247 residents (2025), ranking 304 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Denbighshire?
Denbighshire covers 838.7 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Denbighshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Denbighshire went from 94,691 to 98,247, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Denbighshire?
Denbighshire is in Wales (region). Latitude 53.087, longitude −3.354.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Denbighshire?
In Denbighshire, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £32,691 (2025), ranking 334 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Denbighshire?
In Denbighshire, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 9.8% (2021), ranking 52 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Denbighshire?
The nearest to Denbighshire are Flintshire (20 km), Wrexham (23 km), Conwy (28 km), Cheshire West and Chester (33 km), Wirral (41 km).