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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
31
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
17.67(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-23%)
Other theft
5.22(+14%)
Public order
2.01(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.61(-78%)
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

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £337K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Caerwys area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caerwys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£331,000£256
Semi-Detached7£199,950£301
Terraced6£185,750£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caerwys

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerwys.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£218,000£156,000
2017£285,000£168,000£135,000
2018£265,000£172,500£137,500
2019£315,000£135,000£122,500
2020£290,000£205,000£147,500
2021£315,000£250,000£138,705
2022£388,750£175,000£152,500
2023£384,975£215,000£174,000
2024£370,000£240,000£180,000
2025£369,000£199,950£171,500
2026£322,500£197,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerwys.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerwys.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£177£166
2017£196£176£200
2018£192£194£139
2019£228£199£150
2020£197£196£195
2021£228£225£169
2022£247£313£190
2023£246£233£254
2024£268£288£224
2025£267£291£270
2026£277£399£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerwys.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.