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About

Efenechdyd is a rural ward situated in the rolling countryside of northern Denbighshire. The area is characterised by scattered farms, small settlements, and narrow lanes that follow the contours of the land. It lies to the south of the market town of Denbigh, with the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty influencing its western edges. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields demarcated by traditional hedgerows.

The community is centred around the small village of Efenechdyd itself, which includes the local parish church of St. Michael. A notable feature is the nearby Maen Huail, a prehistoric standing stone located in Ruthin's town square that is historically associated with the ward. Land use is primarily pastoral, supporting sheep and cattle farming. This quiet ward offers a settled, agricultural character within the broader Clwydian landscape.

Area overview

On average Efenechdyd has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Efenechdyd is £46,162 per year. The median sale price in Efenechdyd is £355,000 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £244,500 and £623,750. Efenechdyd is home to around 1,634 people, with a population density of about 22.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Efenechdyd Population
1,634
Population density
22.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.81(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.79(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-17%)
Public order
3.67(-55%)
Other crime
1.84(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,573
96.5%
Other White
21
1.29%
Irish
13
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.61%
Arab
4
0.25%
Total population: 1,630

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
542
40.39%
Level 3 (A level)
218
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
203
15.13%
No qualifications
198
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
90
6.71%
Total 16+ residents: 1,342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
343
51.42%
Owns with a mortgage
209
31.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
7.35%
Social rents from council
36
5.4%
Other forms of private rent
21
3.15%
Total households: 667

Property prices in Efenechdyd

Median price: £355,000
Price per sq ft: £279
Sales (last 12 months): 14
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £624K

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Efenechdyd area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Efenechdyd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£465,000£322
Semi-Detached2£152,500£195
Terraced1£144,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Efenechdyd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efenechdyd.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£225,000—
2017£256,750£144,000
2018£225,500£121,500
2019£212,500£157,000
2020£317,500—
2021£300,000£182,000
2022£402,500£148,500
2023£370,000£177,000
2024£257,000£180,000
2025£334,000£162,000
2026£465,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efenechdyd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efenechdyd.
YearDetached
2016£162
2017£131
2018£173
2019£190
2020£235
2021£227
2022£250
2023£252
2024£231
2025£276
2026£348
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efenechdyd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Efenechdyd ward.

Local councillors

Eryl Wyn Williams

Efenechdyd - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Frequently asked questions about Efenechdyd

Is Efenechdyd safe?

Efenechdyd records about 37 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 Efenechdyd?

The median sale price in Efenechdyd is £355,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 14 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Efenechdyd?

Efenechdyd scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Efenechdyd sits around rank 1,334 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 Efenechdyd?

The average household income in Efenechdyd is around £46,162 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Efenechdyd?

Efenechdyd is represented by 1 elected councillor: Eryl Wyn Williams (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).