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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 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 30% 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 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
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
81.11(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.94(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.12(+201%)
Public order
12.44(+51%)
Other theft
10.14(+121%)
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 social rented
20
2.27%
Total households: 883

Property prices in Cefn East

Median price£143,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)12
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £167K

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £143,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Cefn East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £240,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cefn East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£225,000£174
Semi-Detached7£143,000£202
Terraced4£112,500£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cefn East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,000£124,950£84,750
2017£165,000£97,000£78,000
2018£176,000£118,750£102,500
2019£195,000£103,500£115,475
2020£242,500£162,500£97,000
2021£265,000£135,050£110,000
2022£140,000£109,000
2023£265,000£154,000£138,500
2024£277,500£175,000£141,500
2025£320,000£180,000£130,000
2026£225,000£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£173£108
2017£121£119£119
2018£159£102£123
2019£170£137£122
2020£237£178£142
2021£205£174£149
2022£171£140
2023£213£188£139
2024£259£219£144
2025£149£207£211
2026£174£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cefn East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cefn East

Is Cefn East safe?

Cefn East records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cefn East?

The median sale price in Cefn East is £143,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cefn East?

Cefn East scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cefn East sits around rank 613 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 Cefn East?

The average household income in Cefn East is around £39,244 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cefn East?

Cefn East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Derek Wright (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.