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Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

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About

The Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd ward lies on the western edge of Flintshire, a rural area of rolling hills and small settlements bordering Denbighshire. The landscape is defined by farmland and woodland, with the community primarily spread across its two main villages and several smaller hamlets. The area sits within the larger Alyn Valley, with the River Alyn flowing through the southern part of the ward.

A notable local landmark is the historic Gwysaney Hall estate, a privately owned Tudor mansion set within its own parkland. The area's economy has traditionally been linked to agriculture, though many residents now commute to larger towns like Mold or Chester. The ward includes the steep-sided Loggerheads Country Park, a section of which falls within its boundaries, offering walking trails along the Alyn Gorge.

Area overview

On average Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd is £49,614 per year. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd is home to around 3,512 people, with a population density of about 138.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd Population
3,512
Population density
138.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.38(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.27(-67%)
Other theft
1.71(-63%)
Public order
1.71(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.14(-84%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,439
97.95%
Other White
15
0.43%
Irish
14
0.4%
Other Asian
6
0.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.14%
Total population: 3,511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,205
39.33%
Level 3 (A level)
538
17.56%
No qualifications
406
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
398
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
234
7.64%
Total 16+ residents: 3,064

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
837
53.24%
Owns with a mortgage
478
30.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
111
7.06%
Social rents from council
89
5.66%
Other forms of private rent
39
2.48%
Total households: 1,572

Property prices in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Median price£302,500
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £407K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £805,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£380,000£281
Semi-Detached11£220,000£236
Terraced2£176,250£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,500£232,500
2017£315,000£172,500£113,000
2018£240,000£180,000£128,000
2019£290,000£182,000£124,000
2020£308,140£142,000£169,000
2021£332,500£161,500£152,000
2022£380,000£180,000£170,000
2023£315,000£217,500£201,750
2024£327,500£227,500£149,000
2025£355,000£220,000£180,000
2026£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£158
2017£209£186£213
2018£227£212£161
2019£217£206£127
2020£228£167£218
2021£266£189£196
2022£280£219£267
2023£270£239£287
2024£271£215£231
2025£273£236£283
2026£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd in the last year.

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.