// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is St Asaph?
St Asaph, United Kingdom, scores 58.5% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #114 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
58.5%
Rank
#114 / 386
Criteria present
41 / 86
Evidence coverage
68.6%
St Asaph's smart city score by area
4 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
4 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 5 not assessed
7 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
5 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
10 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
5 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 2 not assessed
6 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
Where St Asaph is strong
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
Where the gaps are
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
Evidence highlights
Active & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes
Denbighshire, which includes St Asaph, is required to produce Active Travel Network Maps for walking and cycling networks, and a cycling map is listed under visitor maps for the area.
https://datamap.gov.wales/maps/active-travel-network-maps/Energy & Smart Grid · Renewable energy share / targets
Wales, where St Asaph is located, has a target for renewable electricity generation to meet 70% of its consumption by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
https://www.gov.wales/new-deal-unlock-full-potential-renewable-energy-walesWater & Sanitation · Water-quality monitoring data
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) provides independent reassurance that water supplies in England and Wales are safe and publishes triennial reports on the quality of drinking water to inform consumers.
https://www.dwi.gov.uk/Solid Waste & Circular Economy · Regular waste collection
Denbighshire County Council, which covers St Asaph, provides regular waste collection services, including weekly recycling collections and non-recyclable waste collections every four weeks, utilizing a troliboc separation system and reusable bags.
https://www.wrap.org.uk/resources/case-study/safer-and-easier-disposal-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-denbighshireAbout this assessment
St Asaph was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-10 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.