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Ruthin, United Kingdom
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Ruthin is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 5,461. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ruthin
Ruthin is a market town and community in Denbighshire, Wales, in the south of the Vale of Clwyd. The town, castle and St Peter's Square lie on a hill, skirted by villages such as Pwllglas and Rhewl. The name comes from the Welsh rhudd ('red') and din ('fort'), after the colour of sandstone bedrock, from which the castle was built in 1277–1284. The Old Mill, Ruthin, is nearby. Maen Huail, a registered ancient monument associated with King Arthur and with Hueil mab Caw, the brother of the historian Gildas, stands in St Peter's Square.
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| Population | 5,461 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.1137°, -3.3178° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $41,518 |
| Median Age | 47.1 years |
About Ruthin
Ruthin is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 5,461. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ruthin vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ruthin 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) | 497 |
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 | 2,184 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 473.2 sq mi (1,225.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1137°N, 3.3178°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Ruthin has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.4% |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 473.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.0% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
Colleges & Universities in Ruthin
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleg y Bala | College | - | , |
Schools in Ruthin
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthin School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Brynhyfryd | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Carreg Emlyn | - | - | - | - |
| Borthyn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Llanbedr Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Llanfair DC Controlled School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Carreg Emlyn | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Pen Barras | - | - | - | - |
| Rhos Street School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ruthin
13 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 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 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 |
Museums in Ruthin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Farm Museum | ||||
| Amgueddfa Corwen Museum | ||||
| Buckley Library | ||||
| Chwarel Wynne Slate Mine | ||||
| Denbigh Museum | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Museum | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum | ||||
| Llangollen Motor Museum | ||||
| Llangollen Museum | ||||
| Mold Library | ||||
| Plas Newydd | ||||
| Rhyl Miniature Railway | ||||
| Rhyl Museum | ||||
| Ruthin Gaol Museum | ||||
| St Winefride’s Well Museum | ||||
| The 1950s Museum | ||||
| Wireless in Wales |
Libraries in Ruthin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cefn Mawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denbigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halkyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heswall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinmel Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llangollen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mynydd Isa | 0.0 | |||||
| One Stop Shop and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pensby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestatyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhuddlan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruthin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Asaph Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ruthin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Indoor Market | |||||
| Solitare |
Hotels in Ruthin
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ruthin
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ruthin
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ruthin
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ruthin
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ruthin
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ruthin
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ruthin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llangollen Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ruthin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ruthin
33 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 |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | 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 |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tilstock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ruthin
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ruthin Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruthin
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capel Bethania | |
| Capel Bontuchel | |
| Capel Ebenezer | |
| Capel Pendref | |
| Capel Rhewl | |
| Capel Salem | |
| Eglwys Unedig y Rhiw | |
| Eglwys y Bedyddwyr | |
| Our Lady Help of Christians | |
| Parish Church of St Mary, Cyffylliog | |
| Saint Peter's Church | |
| St Cynfarch & St Mary | |
| St Michael & All Angels | |
| St Mwrog & St Mary | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| Y Tabernacl |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruthin
What is the population of Ruthin?
Ruthin has a population of 5,461 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 473.2 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 Ruthin 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 Ruthin?
Ruthin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.
How is the job market in Ruthin?
The unemployment rate in Ruthin 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 497 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ruthin?
The median home value in Ruthin is $238,021. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,038. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Ruthin?
30.4% of adults in Ruthin 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 Ruthin?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ruthin 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.