Prestatyn, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Prestatyn is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 18,701. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 18,701 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.3375°, -3.4078° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.1 inches (738 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $41,518 |
| Median Age | 47.1 years |
About Prestatyn
Prestatyn is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 18,701. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Prestatyn vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Prestatyn vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $41,518 |
| 45% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,518 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $798 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,702 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.0% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $238,021 |
| 16% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 7,480 |
Property Tax
Climate in Prestatyn
Prestatyn has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1074 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 190.5 sq mi (493.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3375°N, 3.4078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in |
Prestatyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and May the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.4% |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Total Area | 190.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.0% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
Schools in Prestatyn
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestatyn High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Y Llys | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Penmorfa | - | - | - | - |
| Bodnant Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Clawdd Offa | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Prestatyn
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2000s pop | 2000s pop | MP3 | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits hull & East York | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Prestatyn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Farm Museum | ||||
| Denbigh Museum | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Museum | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum | ||||
| Rhyl Miniature Railway | ||||
| Rhyl Museum | ||||
| Ruthin Gaol Museum | ||||
| St Winefride’s Well Museum | ||||
| The 1950s Museum | ||||
| Wireless in Wales |
Libraries in Prestatyn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergele Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denbigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halkyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinmel Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| One Stop Shop and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestatyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhuddlan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruthin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Asaph Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Kirby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Prestatyn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solitare |
Hotels in Prestatyn
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Prestatyn
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Prestatyn
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Prestatyn
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Prestatyn
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Prestatyn
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Prestatyn
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Prestatyn
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Prestatyn
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Prestatyn
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Prestatyn
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Prestatyn
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Prestatyn
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Prestatyn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Prestatyn
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Llanbedr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Talybont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Prestatyn
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ffrith Post Office | |
| Meliden Road Post Office | |
| Prestatyn Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Prestatyn
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Methodist Chapel | |
| Christ Church | |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | |
| Deva Evangelical Church | |
| Festival Church Prestatyn | |
| Horeb Chapel | |
| Nant Hall Road Church | |
| Rehoboth Chapel | |
| St John's Methodist Church | |
| St Mary Magdalene | |
| St Peter and St Francis | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | |
| Vicarage Gardens |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Prestatyn?
Prestatyn has a population of 18,701 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 190.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.7% male.
Is Prestatyn expensive to live in?
The median household income is $41,518, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $238,021 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Prestatyn?
Prestatyn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.
How is the job market in Prestatyn?
The unemployment rate in Prestatyn is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $798. There are 1,702 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Prestatyn?
The median home value in Prestatyn is $238,021. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,038. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Prestatyn?
30.4% of adults in Prestatyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Prestatyn?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Prestatyn is 1.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2% Asian. 98% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 7.1% of residents have a disability.
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