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About

The Alyn Valley ward encompasses a stretch of the River Alyn's course through the county's limestone landscape. This area is characterised by agricultural land, small settlements, and pockets of woodland. The geography is defined by the river valley itself, with its slopes and floodplain shaping local land use. The ward includes communities such as Llandyrnog and Llanferres, which serve as focal points within the rural setting.

A notable aspect of the area is the presence of the Loggerheads Country Park, which lies within its boundaries. This park protects a section of the wooded Alyn Gorge, where the river has carved through the rock. The ward's environment is influenced by this underlying carboniferous limestone, which also supports traditional farming practices. The overall character remains predominantly pastoral and quiet.

Area overview

On average Alyn Valley has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alyn Valley is £52,043 per year. Alyn Valley is home to around 1,685 people, with a population density of about 24.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alyn Valley Population
1,685
Population density
24.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.71(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.87(-9%)
Other theft
8.9(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+5%)
Public order
3.56(-57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,620
96.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.89%
Other White
13
0.77%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
0.53%
Irish
9
0.53%
Total population: 1,685

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
600
41.47%
Level 3 (A level)
245
16.93%
No qualifications
200
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
195
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
104
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 1,447

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
381
52.12%
Owns with a mortgage
213
29.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
7.66%
Social rents from council
39
5.34%
Other social rented
20
2.74%
Total households: 731

Property prices in Alyn Valley

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Alyn Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alyn Valley 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 Alyn Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£425,000
Semi-Detached1£240,000

10 years median price trend in Alyn Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alyn Valley.

All postcodes in Alyn Valley

CH74QQ

Maes Llan

CH74QW

Graianrhyd Road

LL113BE

Bwlch Oernant

LL113AB

Follet Close

LL113AW

Trem Yr Eglwys

LL113AA

Ruthin Road

CH74QH

Tyn Y Mynydd Road

CH74QP

Maes Gwyn

CH74TD

Old School Lane

CH74QJ

Alyn Valley

LL113FA

Alyn Valley

CH74QE

Ffordd Rhiw Ial

LL113AE

Alyn Valley

CH74BY

Caer Odyn

CH74DB

Eryrys Road

CH74FB

Old School Lane

LL113AR

Alyn Valley

CH75TQ

Alyn Valley

LL113AX

Bryn Tegla

CH74QY

Llandegla Road

LL113EJ

Trem Y Grug

CH74QD

Back Road

CH74QR

Alyn Valley

CH74QF

Mill Lane

LL113BB

Alyn Valley

LL113AY

Nant Y Garth Pass

LL113AU

Nant Y Garth Pass

CH74BS

Ffordd Rhyd Y Ceirw

LL113AD

Ruthin Road

CH74DD

Pant Du Road

CH74PY

Maes Gynnan

CH74QN

Mill Lane

LL113AS

Church Terrace

CH74QX

Llandegla Road

CH74PZ

Maes Ial

CH74QS

Rhydtalog Road

CH74PX

Garmon Court

LL113AH

Alyn Valley

LL113BJ

Ffynnon Tegla

LL113AG

Queens Cottages

CH74TB

School Lane

CH74BF

Bryn Awelon

LL208DR

Bwlch Oernant

LL113BA

A542

CH74DN

Alyn Valley

CH74BU

Alyn Valley

LL113AF

Alyn Valley

CH74DJ

Old School Lane

CH74QA

Alyn Valley

LL113AZ

Pen Llan

CH74QU

Abbeylands

LL113AP

Maesteg

CH74QL

Plas Lane

CH74QG

Maes Garmon

CH74BR

Eryrys Road

CH74QT

Abertairnant

LL113BH

Tainewyddion

LL113AN

Alyn Valley

CH75TG

Alyn Valley

CH75TF

Old School Lane

LL113BG

Bwlch Oernant

CH74BZ

Village Road

CH75TA

Llanarmon Road

CH74DA

Old School Lane

CH74BX

Village Road

CH74BT

Ochr Y Foel

LL113AL

Bodidris Cottages

LL113AQ

Plas Teg

LL113AT

Alyn Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.