Wales
Town
Pop. 26,000Cost of Living in Rhyl
Denbighshire, Wales
Average House Price
£240.8k
+17%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,515
+1%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£801/mo
+33%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,025
Band D / yr
Energy
£145
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£39.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£68.30
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Rhyl
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£240,800
Detached£386,400
Semi-detached£229,600
Terraced£179,200
Flat / Apartment£140,000
House prices in Rhyl have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Rhyl
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,515
Mean£44,298
Median hourly rate£18.83/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,857
Upper quartile (75th)£52,109
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+1.2%£476 above national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Rhyl
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Rhyl each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £801 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £169 |
| Utilities | Energy | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £176 |
| Food | Groceries | £244 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £144 |
| Estimated Total | £1,753 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport
Transport Costs in Rhyl
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£68.30
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.36
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£176
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Rhyl
- What is the average house price in Rhyl?
- The average house price in Rhyl is £240,800, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £386,400, while flats and apartments average £140,000. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Rhyl?
- The median annual salary in Rhyl is £39,515, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £476 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,857 (lower quartile) to £52,109 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Rhyl?
- Average monthly rent in Rhyl is £801 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Rhyl an affordable place to live?
- Rhyl is generally considered affordable. Rent accounts for approximately 24% of the median monthly income, which is below the 30% threshold commonly used as a benchmark for housing affordability. The average monthly rent is £801, while the median annual salary is £39,515 (approximately £3,293 per month before tax).
- How does Rhyl compare to London?
- The average house price in Rhyl is £240,800, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Rhyl costs around 44% of London prices, making it £310,200 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £801 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Rhyl?
- House prices in Rhyl are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £240,800 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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