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Cefn East

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About

Cefn East is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of the town of Wrexham. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and local amenities, with a significant portion of its landscape defined by the prominent Cefn Road. This main thoroughfare connects the ward to the wider town centre and facilitates daily commuting and local business.

The ward is bordered by open countryside to the east, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscapes. A notable local feature is the historical Cefn Viaduct, which carries the railway line across the valley. The community includes several schools and recreational spaces, serving the needs of its resident population within a settled suburban environment.

Area overview

On average Cefn East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cefn East is £39,244 per year. Cefn East is home to around 2,170 people, with a population density of about 1,245.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cefn East Population
2,170
Population density
1,245 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.28(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.63(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.35(+139%)
Public order
12.9(+44%)
Other theft
11.06(+119%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,121
97.92%
Other White
15
0.69%
Irish
7
0.32%
Other Asian
4
0.18%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
0.18%
Total population: 2,166

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
528
30.29%
Level 4 qualifications or above
336
19.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
271
15.55%
Level 3 (A level)
250
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
195
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 1,743

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
293
33.18%
Owns outright
244
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
235
26.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
63
7.13%
Other forms of private rent
20
2.27%
Total households: 883

Property prices in Cefn East

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Cefn East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cefn East 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 Cefn East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£320,000
Semi-Detached5£143,000
Terraced2£137,500

10 years median price trend in Cefn East

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

Data Sources

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