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Caerwys

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About

Caerwys ward is situated in the northeastern part of Flintshire, encompassing the historic market town of Caerwys and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by agricultural land and small settlements, with the A541 road providing a key transport link. The topography includes gentle hills and valleys typical of this region of North Wales, contributing to its quiet, pastoral setting.

A notable local feature is the Caerwys Eisteddfod, one of the oldest music and poetry festivals in Wales, with a history of royal charters dating back centuries. The area's landscape includes parts of the Halkyn Mountain, with evidence of past mineral extraction. The community maintains a distinct identity, focused around the town's central square and historic church.

Area overview

On average Caerwys has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerwys is £48,061 per year. Caerwys is home to around 2,490 people, with a population density of about 66.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerwys Population
2,490
Population density
66.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.28(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-31%)
Other theft
5.22(+4%)
Public order
4.02(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.41(-70%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,431
97.59%
Other White
21
0.84%
Irish
15
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.4%
Indian
4
0.16%
Total population: 2,491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
807
37.83%
Level 3 (A level)
351
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
324
15.19%
No qualifications
303
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
166
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 2,133

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
539
48.82%
Owns with a mortgage
338
30.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
117
10.6%
Social rents from council
60
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
34
3.08%
Total households: 1,104

Property prices in Caerwys

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Caerwys area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caerwys 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 Caerwys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£370,000
Semi-Detached6£194,975
Terraced8£173,250

10 years median price trend in Caerwys

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

All postcodes in Caerwys

CH75BX

Park Grove

CH88LY

Ffordd Y Graig

Data Sources

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