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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 243 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
243
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
131.42(+258%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.59(+338%)
Criminal damage and arson
38.15(+372%)
Public order
21.67(+143%)
Other theft
17.9(+255%)
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

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Acrefair North area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acrefair North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£330,000
Semi-Detached3£170,000
Terraced5£128,000

10 years median price trend in Acrefair North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acrefair North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.