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Chirk South

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About

Chirk South ward lies in the southernmost part of Wrexham County Borough, bordering Shropshire in England. The area is defined by the Ceiriog Valley, with the River Ceiriog flowing through it. The landscape is primarily rural, featuring farmland and wooded slopes that form part of the Welsh Marches. The settlement of Chirk itself sits at the ward's heart, with its infrastructure supporting the surrounding communities.

The ward is anchored by Chirk's historic assets, including Chirk Castle and its extensive parkland, which is managed by the National Trust. The nineteenth-century Chirk Aqueduct and Viaduct, carrying the Llangollen Canal and railway respectively, are significant local landmarks. Economic activity has traditionally been linked to agriculture and, historically, to industries like quarrying. The A5 road forms a major transport route along the ward's edge.

Area overview

On average Chirk South has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Chirk South is £43,130 per year. Chirk South is home to around 1,974 people, with a population density of about 145.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chirk South Population
1,974
Population density
145.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.01(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.91(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.16(+66%)
Public order
10.64(+29%)
Other theft
7.6(+66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,894
95.9%
Other White
16
0.81%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.61%
Other Asian
8
0.41%
Other
8
0.41%
Total population: 1,975

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
443
27.4%
No qualifications
375
23.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
264
16.33%
Level 3 (A level)
228
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
159
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 1,617

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
323
36.66%
Owns with a mortgage
217
24.63%
Social rents from council
141
16%
Other social rented
95
10.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
76
8.63%
Total households: 881

Property prices in Chirk South

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £325K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Chirk South area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £710,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£240
Semi-Detached5£175,000£250
Terraced5£169,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chirk South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chirk South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166,000£128,000£107,000
2017£195,000£139,475£100,875
2018£223,500£141,500£116,500
2019£245,000£137,000£127,500
2020£225,000£168,000£137,500
2021£262,500£168,323£150,000
2022£340,000£192,500£167,500
2023£252,500£185,000£100,000
2024£325,000£210,000£165,000
2025£325,000£215,000£169,500
2026—£143,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chirk South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chirk South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£163£123
2017£179£148£117
2018£200£178£133
2019£206£152£133
2020£221£185£140
2021£235£179£167
2022£257£211£190
2023£200£186—
2024£298£222£196
2025£235£255£176
2026—£176£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chirk South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Chirk South

Is Chirk South safe?

Chirk South records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chirk South?

The median sale price in Chirk South is £220,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Chirk South?

Chirk South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chirk South sits around rank 944 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 South?

The average household income in Chirk South is around £43,130 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chirk South?

Chirk South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Terry Evans (Independent).

All postcodes in Chirk South

LL145AL

Stryt Y Veri

LL145NE

Maesywaun

LL145NT

Chirk South

LL145PE

Church View

LL145NP

Plas Y Waun

LL145EY

Church Street

LL145HE

Ffordd Trevor

LL145HX

St Marys Precinct

LL145PJ

Hadley Close

LL145NU

Highfields

LL145LW

St Marys Close

LL145ND

Maesywaun

LL145HD

Trevor Road

LL145ET

Holyhead Road

LL145BS

Castle Road

LL145LS

Station Avenue

LL145RL

Chirk South

LL145PQ

Chirk South

LL145PF

Church View

LL145QB

Chirk Green Gardens

LL207RY

Gate Road

LL145NA

Holyhead Road

LL145PR

Bron Y Waun

LL145NS

Brynkinallt

LL145NH

Lloyds Lane

LL145EU

Hand Terrace

LL145PT

Myddleton Terrace

LL145PD

Church View

LL145PB

Colliery Road

LL145AN

Cross Street

LL145DH

Colliery Road

LL145RB

Stone Cottages

LL145PU

Chirk Green

LL145NL

Chapel Lane

LL145AG

Tyn Y Groes

LL145BQ

Station Road

LL145LQ

Castle Walks

LL145AD

Chirk South

LL145AF

Chirk South

LL145SB

Ceiriog Close

LL145PH

Bron Y Waun

LL145RD

Colliery Road

LL145PW

Bron Y Waun

LL145AB

Llwyn Y Cil

LL145NQ

The Nurseries

LL145NR

Chirk Green

LL145PG

Shepherds Lane

LL145EZ

Church Street

LL145PP

Longfield

LL145NJ

Pen Y Waun

LL145NF

Chapel Lane

LL145HA

Church Street

LL145AJ

Telford Rise

LL145LY

Castle Crescent

LL145PA

Colliery Road

LL145PL

Colliery Road

LL145LU

Station Avenue

LL145NN

Maes Yr Ysgol

LL145AE

Chirk South

LL145LR

Oakcroft

LL145PN

The Parklands

LL145RE

Longfield

LL145HB

Queens Square

LL145PS

Myddleton Terrace

LL145AA

Chirk South

LL145BT

Chirk South

LL145AH

Fron Isaf

LL145PY

Chirk Green

LL145LT

Rhodfa'r Orsaf

LL145BH

Pontyblew

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.