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About

Caergwrle ward sits in the eastern part of Flintshire, bordering Wrexham County Borough. The area is centred on the large village of Caergwrle itself, with the smaller community of Abermorddu also within its boundaries. The landscape is characterised by the gentle slopes of Hope Mountain to the south and the course of the River Alyn, which flows through the ward.

The settlement is dominated by the prominent ruins of Caergwrle Castle, a 13th-century fortification built on an ancient hillfort site. The ward is primarily residential, with local commerce focused along the main road through the villages. A notable local feature is the preserved Bronze Age mould for a ceremonial axe, discovered in the area and now a replica of which is displayed near the castle grounds.

Area overview

On average Caergwrle has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caergwrle is £44,453 per year. Caergwrle is home to around 1,560 people, with a population density of about 1,339.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caergwrle Population
1,560
Population density
1,339.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.74(+17%)
Public order
7.69(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.69(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.77(-21%)
Other crime
2.56(+22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,485
95.19%
Other White
27
1.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.71%
Other Asian
9
0.58%
Chinese
6
0.38%
Total population: 1,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
364
27.43%
No qualifications
283
21.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
242
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
197
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
126
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 1,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
258
35.39%
Owns with a mortgage
199
27.3%
Social rents from council
126
17.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
119
16.32%
Other forms of private rent
18
2.47%
Total households: 729

Property prices in Caergwrle

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £215K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Caergwrle area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £361,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caergwrle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£230,000£206
Semi-Detached12£179,250£200
Terraced9£148,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caergwrle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caergwrle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,950£136,500£125,000
2017£210,000£132,500£101,500
2018£186,550£137,500£108,750
2019£198,750£114,998£102,000
2020£185,000£127,000£132,200
2021£233,000£156,500£119,500
2022£247,500£180,000£135,000
2023£260,000£187,000£142,000
2024£275,000£163,000£128,000
2025£241,250£180,000£145,475
2026£205,750£184,250£142,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caergwrle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caergwrle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£135£161
2017£172£160£145
2018£177£147£118
2019£163£138£103
2020£151£149£153
2021£216£165£151
2022£259£207£174
2023£170£209£162
2024£217£170£212
2025£201£215£185
2026£231£170£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caergwrle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Caergwrle in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Caergwrle

Is Caergwrle safe?

Caergwrle records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Caergwrle?

The median sale price in Caergwrle is £170,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Caergwrle?

Caergwrle scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Caergwrle sits around rank 1,244 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 Caergwrle?

The average household income in Caergwrle is around £44,453 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Caergwrle?

Caergwrle is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Healey (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.