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About

Erddig ward lies on the southern outskirts of Wrexham, bordering the Clywedog river valley. The area is largely residential, with housing developments and local services centred around the communities of Rhostyllen and Bersham. It is characterised by green spaces, playing fields, and proximity to the wooded slopes of the valley, offering a transition from the urban centre to the countryside.

The ward is defined by the National Trust's Erddig Hall, an early 18th-century country house with extensive historic gardens and parkland. This estate shapes much of the local landscape and heritage. The area also includes the site of the former Bersham Ironworks, a key location in Wales' industrial history, with remnants and a heritage centre marking its past significance.

Area overview

On average Erddig has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 239 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Erddig is £44,011 per year. Erddig is home to around 2,028 people, with a population density of about 1,914.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
239
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Erddig Population
2,028
Population density
1,914.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
132.15(+289%)
Shoplifting
63.61(+889%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.05(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.13(+256%)
Drugs
22.19(+757%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,686
83.18%
Other White
210
10.36%
Other
21
1.04%
Other Asian
20
0.99%
Bangladeshi
16
0.79%
Total population: 2,027

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
625
36.55%
No qualifications
369
21.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
242
14.15%
Level 3 (A level)
222
12.98%
Apprenticeship
95
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 1,710

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
373
45.82%
Owns with a mortgage
199
24.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
15.48%
Social rents from council
70
8.6%
Other social rented
23
2.83%
Total households: 814

Property prices in Erddig

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £318K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £216 per square foot) in Erddig area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Erddig over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£320,000£275
Semi-Detached5£183,000£218
Terraced4£147,500£153
Flats4£118,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Erddig

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Erddig.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£83,500£124,000
2017£289,500£80,500£199,000£135,475
2018£258,750£84,000£123,000£118,000
2019£305,000£110,000£120,000£130,000
2020£272,000£120,000£108,000
2021£315,000£94,500£172,500£153,000
2022£365,000£136,000£145,000£172,500
2023£450,000£125,500£147,250£141,000
2024£350,000£110,000£147,500£167,500
2025£352,000£116,000£183,000£147,500
2026£317,500£122,500£163,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Erddig.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Erddig.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£181£140
2017£172£140£153£108
2018£188£155£173£135
2019£185£168£127£111
2020£179£114£111
2021£219£157£198£137
2022£221£201£174£193
2023£243£176£159£185
2024£228£249£208£183
2025£248£203£254£153
2026£278£170£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Erddig.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Erddig

Is Erddig safe?

Erddig records about 239 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Erddig?

The median sale price in Erddig is £252,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Erddig?

Erddig scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Erddig sits around rank 1,234 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 Erddig?

The average household income in Erddig is around £44,011 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Erddig?

Erddig is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Roberts (Conservative and Unionist 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.