About St Asaph / Llanelwy

St Asaph, known in Welsh as Llanelwy, is a small city located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is situated on the banks of the River Elwy and is notable for being one of the smallest cities in the United Kingdom. The city features a variety of local shops, cafes, and amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike. One of the main attractions in St Asaph is the impressive St Asaph Cathedral, which dates back to the 13th century and has undergone various restorations over the years. The surrounding area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside. St Asaph also serves as a convenient base for those wishing to explore the wider Denbighshire region, with easy access to nearby towns and attractions.

School Ratings in St Asaph / Llanelwy

St Asaph / Llanelwy is served by 31 schools.

House Prices in St Asaph / Llanelwy

Property prices average £280K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £314K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in St Asaph / Llanelwy

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in St Asaph / Llanelwy, with 4 incidents logged in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in St Asaph / Llanelwy

Superfast broadband reaches parts of St Asaph / Llanelwy, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 791 sales

Average Price £280K
£5K — £2.63M
Detached £314K 371
Semi £211K 180
Terraced £167K 120
Flat £168K 43

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

Ysgol Esgob Morgan C.I.W. Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.3 miles St Asaph V.P. Infants 0.3 miles Fairholme Prep. School 0.4 miles Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd 0.5 miles Pengwern College 2 miles Ysgol Y Castell 2.2 miles Ysgol Cefn Meiriadog 2.3 miles Ysgol Y Faenol 2.6 miles Ysgol Trefnant 2.6 miles Ysgol Tremeirchion 3.1 miles Ysgol Hiraddug 3.2 miles Ysgol Dewi Sant 3.7 miles

Crime in St Asaph / Llanelwy 16 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in St Asaph / Llanelwy falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

9 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Anti-Social Behaviour
2 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Drugs
Local Policing
North Wales St. Asaph East Visit force website →
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Rhyl Train Station 4.5 miles
Prestatyn Train Station 5.6 miles
Abergele And Pensarn Train Station 6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

The Roe 0 yards Ty'n-y-ffordd 1.4 miles Pengwern 1.8 miles Bodelwyddan 2 miles Hafod-y-Green 2 miles Rhuallt 2.6 miles Glascoed 2.6 miles Rhuddlan 2.6 miles Pen-y-ffordd 2.6 miles Cwm 2.6 miles Ochr-y-foel 2.8 miles Bont-newydd 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Denbighshire
Ward Tremeirchion
Constituency Vale of Clwyd
Parish Waen

Notable & Famous People from St Asaph / Llanelwy 13 people

Ched Evans
Association football player
Welsh association football player
Craig Morgan
Association football player
Welsh footballer (born 1985)
Eifion Lewis-Roberts
Rugby union player
Welsh rugby union player
Garry Houston
Golfer
professional golfer
George Henry Powell
Songwriter
British, Welsh songwriter and lyricist (1880-1951)

Streets in LL17 30 shown View all streets

A55 5 Alder Court 2 Allt Goch 1 Ashly Court 1 B5429 7 Bishops Walk 1 Bro Havard 3 Brondyffryn 1 Bronwylfa Square 2 Bryn Arthur 1 Bryn Elwy 1 Bryn Gobaith 2 Bryn Rhosyn 2 Bryncoed 1 Byway Open to All Traffic 1 Cae Shon 1 Cae Winefride 1 Caebryn 1 Caerwys Road 1 Carlton Court 1 Cathedral Walk 1 Chester Street 1 Clos Derw 1 Clwydian Avenue 1 Clwydian Park Avenue 1 Clwydian Park Crescent 1 Clwydian Park View 1 Cwm Road 1 Cwrt Ashly 1 Cwttir Lane 1

Postcodes in LL17 50 shown View all postcodes

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