Area360 logo

Find postcode

Chirk North

Interactive map displaying Chirk North

About

Chirk North ward lies on the western edge of Wrexham County Borough, bordering Shropshire in England. The area is defined by the Ceiriog Valley, with the River Ceiriog flowing through its southern part. It encompasses the historic border town of Chirk itself, along with surrounding villages like Froncysyllte and Glyn Ceiriog. The landscape is a mix of wooded valleys and pastoral farmland, with the Berwyn mountains forming a backdrop to the west.

The ward is historically significant, anchored by Chirk Castle, a medieval Marcher fortress with extensive parkland. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, carries the Llangollen Canal high above the valley near Froncysyllte. Local industry has traditionally included agriculture and quarrying, with the area maintaining a distinct community feel separate from the larger urban centres to the east.

Area overview

On average Chirk North has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chirk North is £43,130 per year. Chirk North is home to around 2,422 people, with a population density of about 437.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chirk North Population
2,422
Population density
437.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.14(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.9(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.75(+142%)
Public order
6.61(-20%)
Other theft
2.06(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,341
96.5%
Other White
38
1.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
0.37%
Irish
9
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.33%
Total population: 2,426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
459
23.36%
Level 4 qualifications or above
458
23.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
338
17.2%
Level 3 (A level)
330
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
213
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 1,965

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
378
36.31%
Owns with a mortgage
334
32.08%
Social rents from council
190
18.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
91
8.74%
Other social rented
24
2.31%
Total households: 1,041

Property prices in Chirk North

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Chirk North area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chirk North 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 Chirk North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£240,000
Semi-Detached11£195,000

10 years median price trend in Chirk North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chirk North.

All postcodes in Chirk North

LL145LL

Walden Crescent

LL145HU

North View

LL145HT

Charles Street

LL145HR

Chirk North

LL145LG

Princess Avenue

LL145BX

Cilcoed

LL145AZ

Chirk North

LL145DJ

Offa

LL145BZ

Derwen

LL145LE

Coronation Drive

LL145HF

Holyhead Road

LL145AS

Whitehurst

LL145LB

Duke Street

LL145NG

Chapel Lane

LL145BB

Maes Y Parc

LL145AR

Penybont

LL145BW

Wern

LL145AQ

Maes Hyfryd

LL145HW

West View

LL145BA

Black Park

LL145AP

New Houses

LL145AU

Black Park

LL145AY

Woodside Cottages

LL145EQ

Helfa Bach

LL145ER

Linden Avenue

LL145BN

Crogen

LL145EP

Yr Helfa

LL145LF

Coronation Drive

LL145RA

Maes Y Berwyn

LL145BD

Halton

LL145BE

Crogen

LL145HP

Holyhead Road

LL145RG

Sycamore Drive

LL145BG

Halton

LL143JE

Newbridge Road

LL145LH

Walden Crescent

LL145BF

Richmond Gardens

LL145RF

Ash Grove

LL145LD

South View

LL145HS

George Street

LL145HY

John Street

LL145AW

Cross Street

LL145LN

Crogen

LL145HN

West View

LL145HL

West View

LL145BP

Offa

LL145LA

Ewart Street

LL145AX

Chirk North

LL145AT

Whitehurst Gardens

LL145BJ

Crogen

LL145NY

Pen Y Waun

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.