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About

Hermitage ward is situated in the northern part of Wrexham, primarily encompassing the suburban residential area of Hermitage. The ward is bordered by the A483 road to the east and includes the local Hermitage Primary School. Its housing consists largely of detached and semi-detached homes built from the mid-20th century onward, providing a settled community atmosphere with accessible local amenities for residents.

A notable local landmark is the Hermitage Colliery disaster memorial, which marks a significant historical event from 1876. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and several small parks and green spaces, such as those near Pant Farm Road. It functions mainly as a residential district, with convenient road links to Wrexham's city centre and broader north Wales road network.

Area overview

On average Hermitage has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 44.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hermitage is £36,626 per year. Hermitage is home to around 2,505 people, with a population density of about 3,631 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hermitage Population
2,505
Population density
3,631 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.3(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.36(+41%)
Other theft
11.18(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.19(-2%)
Public order
6.39(-22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,931
77.09%
Other White
378
15.09%
Other Asian
35
1.4%
Other
32
1.28%
African
23
0.92%
Total population: 2,505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
547
26.77%
No qualifications
484
23.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
291
14.24%
Level 3 (A level)
288
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
221
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,043

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
297
25.36%
Owns outright
245
20.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
243
20.75%
Social rents from council
198
16.91%
Owns with a mortgage
163
13.92%
Total households: 1,171

Property prices in Hermitage

Median price£134,500
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £220K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £134,500 (about £183 per square foot) in Hermitage area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,500 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hermitage over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£340,000£259
Semi-Detached3£217,500£226
Terraced4£178,750£179
Flats10£112,750£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hermitage

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hermitage.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£82,500£139,000£132,750
2017£280,000£83,250£185,000£104,500
2018£288,000£80,250£152,950£106,000
2019£296,000£89,000£125,250£99,500
2020£284,000£80,000£144,000£123,750
2021£167,000£85,000£182,500£109,000
2022£245,000£95,000£175,000£120,000
2023£214,500£103,000£172,500£130,000
2024£210,000£87,000£206,000£122,500
2025£375,000£113,250£218,250£183,750
2026£310,000£101,000£217,500£144,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hermitage.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hermitage.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£167£122£143
2017£180£131£187£105
2018£176£126£141£122
2019£181£133£150£123
2020£165£166£139£132
2021£217£138£156£145
2022£218£142£162£161
2023£214£186£180£146
2024£141£181£186£158
2025£252£178£234£176
2026£259£195£210£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hermitage.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Hermitage

Is Hermitage safe?

Hermitage records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hermitage?

The median sale price in Hermitage is £134,500 (about £183 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Hermitage?

Hermitage scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hermitage sits around rank 391 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 Hermitage?

The average household income in Hermitage is around £36,626 per year, and 44% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hermitage?

Hermitage is represented by 1 elected councillor: Graham Anthony Rogers (Labour 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.