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About

Acrefair North ward lies within the community of Cefn Mawr in Wrexham County Borough. The area is situated on elevated ground above the River Dee, with its landscape historically shaped by the local quarrying and brickmaking industries. Residential development is primarily concentrated in the village of Acrefair itself, featuring a mix of housing types from different periods.

The ward is directly bordered by the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site, with the historic waterway running along its southern boundary. Local infrastructure includes primary schools and community facilities serving the surrounding settlements. The geography provides views across the Dee Valley towards the Berwyn mountains to the west.

Area overview

On average Acrefair North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 56.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Acrefair North is £39,244 per year. Acrefair North is home to around 2,123 people, with a population density of about 2,598.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
245
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Acrefair North Population
2,123
Population density
2,598.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.13(+301%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.88(+353%)
Criminal damage and arson
38.62(+426%)
Public order
18.84(+129%)
Other theft
15.54(+239%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,970
92.79%
Other White
40
1.88%
African
36
1.7%
White and Black African (mixed)
17
0.8%
Arab
12
0.57%
Total population: 2,123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
464
30.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
260
17.25%
Level 4 qualifications or above
238
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
213
14.13%
Level 3 (A level)
207
13.74%
Total 16+ residents: 1,507

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
607
68.28%
Owns with a mortgage
84
9.45%
Owns outright
83
9.34%
Other social rented
63
7.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
4.16%
Total households: 889

Property prices in Acrefair North

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £190K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Acrefair North area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acrefair North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£267,500£278
Semi-Detached5£170,000£193
Terraced4£145,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acrefair North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acrefair North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,500
2017£185,750£126,000£88,500
2018£206,225£118,500£68,000
2019£197,750£144,975
2020£222,500£130,000
2021£295,000£164,500£120,000
2022£338,500£183,000£121,500
2023£138,750£122,000
2024£308,500£161,000£146,000
2025£297,500£170,000£127,500
2026£185,000£138,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acrefair North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acrefair North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158
2017£190£151£95
2018£175£153£76
2019£174£155
2020£218£141
2021£232£211£123
2022£318£215£149
2023£187£177
2024£273£186£188
2025£269£201£170
2026£185£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acrefair North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Acrefair North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Acrefair North

Is Acrefair North safe?

Acrefair North records about 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Acrefair North?

The median sale price in Acrefair North is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Acrefair North?

Acrefair North scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Acrefair North sits around rank 405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Acrefair North?

The average household income in Acrefair North is around £39,244 per year, and 56% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Acrefair North?

Acrefair North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Blackwell (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.