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Cefn West

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About

Cefn West is a primarily residential ward situated on the western edge of Wrexham. The area is characterised by housing estates and suburban development, with a mix of property types. It is bordered by the larger community of Coedpoeth to the north and more rural land to the west. Local amenities include several primary schools and convenience retail, serving the daily needs of its inhabitants. The ward's layout facilitates straightforward access to the A483 trunk road, connecting it to Wrexham city centre and wider North Wales.

The geography is defined by its position on the lower slopes rising from the Clywedog Valley. A notable local feature is the Nant Mill woodland and visitor centre, which offers walking trails along the river. The area includes parts of the older mining settlement of Brymbo, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. Housing developments have expanded significantly in recent decades, altering the landscape from its previous character. Public green spaces are integrated within the newer estates, providing recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Cefn West has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cefn West is £39,244 per year. Cefn West is home to around 2,613 people, with a population density of about 476.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cefn West Population
2,613
Population density
476.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.34(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.28(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.01(+77%)
Public order
8.8(+7%)
Other theft
7.27(+59%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,496
95.63%
Other White
41
1.57%
Irish
12
0.46%
Chinese
11
0.42%
Indian
8
0.31%
Total population: 2,610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
528
24.42%
No qualifications
513
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
344
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
339
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
211
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 2,162

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
429
36.17%
Owns with a mortgage
337
28.41%
Social rents from council
196
16.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
135
11.38%
Other social rented
46
3.88%
Total households: 1,186

Property prices in Cefn West

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £214K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Cefn West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £275,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£245,000£237
Semi-Detached10£183,500£216
Terraced9£150,000£164
Flats1£98,000£88

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cefn West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£136,000£124,995
2017£158,500£145,000£95,025
2018£150,000£150,000£79,000
2019£144,500£136,060£99,000
2020£177,500£123,000£107,750
2021£193,475£156,500£106,000
2022£239,975£178,000£130,000
2023£148,000£158,000£114,000
2024£242,000£176,950£112,500
2025£245,000£197,000£125,500
2026£223,500£100,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£135£147
2017£141£165£123
2018£176£160£115
2019£134£173£131
2020£142£179£136
2021£200£175£127
2022£235£184£171
2023£219£203£168
2024£223£193£146
2025£236£228£164
2026£300£179£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cefn West 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.