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About

Cilcain ward encompasses a largely rural portion of Flintshire, dominated by the western slopes of the Clwydian Range. The area's character is defined by its agricultural land, scattered farms, and the small village of Cilcain itself, which serves as a focal point. The terrain rises steadily towards the east, where it meets the heather-covered hillsides and ancient hillforts of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

A network of narrow lanes connects the settlements, with the Afon Cilcain stream flowing through the valley. The parish church of St. Mary, with its distinctive white tower, stands prominently within the village. The area's history is quietly evident in its landscape, from the remains of medieval mills to the extensive forestry plantations on the higher ground.

Area overview

On average Cilcain has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cilcain is £48,061 per year. The median sale price in Cilcain is £350,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £425,000. Cilcain is home to around 1,790 people, with a population density of about 44.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cilcain Population
1,790
Population density
44.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.88(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.5(-27%)
Burglary
3.91(+67%)
Other theft
2.79(-39%)
Public order
1.68(-80%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,733
96.87%
Other White
20
1.12%
Irish
13
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.22%
Total population: 1,789

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
691
44.47%
Level 3 (A level)
250
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
202
13%
No qualifications
184
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
118
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 1,554

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
428
55.66%
Owns with a mortgage
217
28.22%
Social rents from council
62
8.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
6.11%
Other forms of private rent
10
1.3%
Total households: 769

Property prices in Cilcain

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £280
Sales (last 12 months): 9
Typical range (middle 50%): £290K – £425K

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Cilcain area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cilcain over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£350,000£284
Terraced2£220,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cilcain

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cilcain.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£260,725£197,500
2017£279,500£173,800
2018£340,000£198,000
2019£300,000£225,000
2020£280,000£215,000
2021£411,968£255,000
2022£455,000£261,000
2023£430,000£200,500
2024£438,000£298,500
2025£435,000£175,000
2026£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cilcain.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cilcain.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£186£197
2017£160£191
2018£202£160
2019£208£243
2020£199£200
2021£275£165
2022£283£241
2023£273£204
2024£380£285
2025£287£219
2026£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cilcain.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cilcain in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cilcain ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Parkhurst

Cilcain - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Cilcain

Is Cilcain safe?

Cilcain records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cilcain?

The median sale price in Cilcain is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cilcain?

Cilcain scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cilcain sits around rank 1,557 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 Cilcain?

The average household income in Cilcain is around £48,061 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cilcain?

Cilcain is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew Parkhurst (Liberal Democrats).