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About

Cartrefle is a residential ward located in the southeastern part of Wrexham. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including numerous terraced homes and modern estates. It is situated near the Wrexham Industrial Estate, one of the largest in Europe, which influences local employment patterns. The ward is bordered by the River Clywedog to the north, providing a natural boundary and green corridor through parts of the community.

Local amenities include several primary schools, community centres, and shops serving daily needs. The area is well-connected by road, with the A483 bypass running nearby, offering direct links to Chester and North Wales. A network of footpaths and open spaces, including areas along the river, are used for recreation. The ward maintains a quiet, predominantly residential atmosphere distinct from the city centre's bustle.

Area overview

On average Cartrefle has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 45% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cartrefle is £35,904 per year. Cartrefle is home to around 2,265 people, with a population density of about 5,174.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cartrefle Population
2,265
Population density
5,174.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.9(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.91(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.05(+255%)
Other theft
9.71(+112%)
Public order
7.51(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,955
86.47%
Other White
179
7.92%
White and Black African (mixed)
19
0.84%
Indian
16
0.71%
Other Asian
15
0.66%
Total population: 2,261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
591
33.22%
Level 4 qualifications or above
327
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
287
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
206
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
177
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 1,779

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
417
44.79%
Owns outright
211
22.66%
Owns with a mortgage
182
19.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
77
8.27%
Other forms of private rent
20
2.15%
Total households: 931

Property prices in Cartrefle

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)14
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £183K

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £234 per square foot) in Cartrefle area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cartrefle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£242,500£281
Semi-Detached9£175,000£227
Terraced3£170,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cartrefle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cartrefle.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112,500£119,500
2017£92,500
2018£99,000£111,000
2019£127,000£115,000
2020£137,500£118,000
2021£121,500£106,500
2022£151,000£126,000
2023£151,750£135,000
2024£150,000£146,500
2025£175,000£157,500
2026£166,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cartrefle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cartrefle.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£113
2017£123
2018£117£107
2019£145£130
2020£151£123
2021£159£119
2022£182£154
2023£188£141
2024£181£151
2025£231£182
2026£224£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cartrefle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Cartrefle

Is Cartrefle safe?

Cartrefle records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cartrefle?

The median sale price in Cartrefle is £173,500 (about £234 per square foot) based on 14 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cartrefle?

Cartrefle scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cartrefle sits around rank 345 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 Cartrefle?

The average household income in Cartrefle is around £35,904 per year, and 45% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cartrefle?

Cartrefle is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ronnie Prince (Independent).

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.