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About

Gwersyllt East is a residential ward located to the north of Wrexham city centre. The area is characterised by housing estates and local amenities, with a mix of property types. It is bordered by the A483 road to the east, providing a major transport link. The ward includes the community of Summerhill, which contains its own local shopping precinct and primary school. Residential streets are organised around several small parks and green spaces.

A notable local feature is the historic Gwersyllt railway station, which opened in the mid-19th century and continues to serve the community. The ward's landscape includes gently sloping terrain, with some areas offering views towards the city. Local facilities are focused on meeting everyday needs, with several community centres and places of worship present. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the neighbouring city wards.

Area overview

On average Gwersyllt East has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gwersyllt East is £44,016 per year. Gwersyllt East is home to around 2,356 people, with a population density of about 1,395 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gwersyllt East Population
2,356
Population density
1,395 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.65(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.95(+53%)
Other theft
7.22(+58%)
Public order
5.94(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,218
94.22%
Other White
57
2.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.76%
African
9
0.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
0.34%
Total population: 2,354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
467
24.03%
No qualifications
451
23.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
319
16.42%
Level 3 (A level)
319
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
195
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 1,943

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
420
40.9%
Owns with a mortgage
329
32.04%
Social rents from council
165
16.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
66
6.43%
Other social rented
24
2.34%
Total households: 1,027

Property prices in Gwersyllt East

Median price£213,750
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £240K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £213,750 (about £246 per square foot) in Gwersyllt East area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gwersyllt East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£245,000£246
Semi-Detached9£202,500£258
Terraced1£112,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gwersyllt East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwersyllt East.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£137,000
2017£162,000£132,500
2018£156,000£136,000
2019£235,500£149,000
2020£260,000£149,950
2021£195,000£163,000
2022£231,000£178,500
2023£237,500£170,000
2024£215,000£180,000
2025£235,000£185,000
2026£320,000£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwersyllt East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwersyllt East.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£160
2017£167£156
2018£209£158
2019£179£153
2020£152£179
2021£189£206
2022£118£223
2023£272£222
2024£171£242
2025£260£237
2026£246£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwersyllt East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gwersyllt East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Gwersyllt East

Is Gwersyllt East safe?

Gwersyllt East records about 65 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 Gwersyllt East?

The median sale price in Gwersyllt East is £213,750 (about £246 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gwersyllt East?

Gwersyllt East scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gwersyllt East sits around rank 1,008 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 Gwersyllt East?

The average household income in Gwersyllt East is around £44,016 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gwersyllt East?

Gwersyllt East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tina Joanne Mannering (Independent).

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.