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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
5/10
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

Median price£208,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £240K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Chirk North area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chirk North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£240,000£251
Semi-Detached12£187,500£221
Terraced1£170,000£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chirk North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chirk North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,000£121,000£123,875
2017£154,950£135,500£112,500
2018£162,500£138,000£157,000
2019£190,000£126,475£115,000
2020£175,000£125,500£124,000
2021£256,000£146,000£172,000
2022£265,589£184,000£141,300
2023£220,000£179,975£195,000
2024£215,000£169,998£155,000
2025£267,500£182,500£165,000
2026£220,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chirk North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chirk North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£169£156
2017£190£138£112
2018£177£153£153
2019£178£178£123
2020£201£179£131
2021£239£193£178
2022£303£229£194
2023£239£243£171
2024£232£222£173
2025£265£224£216
2026£244£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chirk North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chirk North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chirk North

Is Chirk North safe?

Chirk North records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chirk North?

The median sale price in Chirk North is £208,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Chirk North?

Chirk North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chirk North sits around rank 873 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 Chirk North?

The average household income in Chirk North is around £43,130 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chirk North?

Chirk North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Frank Hemmings (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.