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About

Marchwiel ward lies on the eastern edge of Wrexham, primarily consisting of the village of Marchwiel itself alongside the smaller community of Sesswick. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and open agricultural land, with the River Clywedog flowing to the south. Local amenities are centred around the village, providing for daily needs within a semi-rural setting that feels separate from the urban centre.

The ward's landscape is defined by historical farming patterns and the notable presence of the Marchwiel Hall estate. This large country house and its surrounding parkland, though in private ownership, significantly shape the area's green and settled character. Road connections provide direct access to Wrexham, making it a residential area for commuters while retaining its own distinct village identity.

Area overview

On average Marchwiel has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marchwiel is £47,048 per year. Marchwiel is home to around 2,204 people, with a population density of about 58.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marchwiel Population
2,204
Population density
58.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.87(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.62(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-21%)
Other theft
4.08(-19%)
Other crime
1.81(-23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,138
97.01%
Other White
25
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.36%
Indian
6
0.27%
Irish
6
0.27%
Total population: 2,204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
670
36.22%
No qualifications
309
16.7%
Level 3 (A level)
306
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
264
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
159
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 1,850

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
434
45.88%
Owns with a mortgage
275
29.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
134
14.16%
Social rents from council
45
4.76%
Other social rented
32
3.38%
Total households: 946

Property prices in Marchwiel

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 in Marchwiel area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marchwiel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£363,500
Semi-Detached4£215,000
Terraced6£164,750

10 years median price trend in Marchwiel

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marchwiel.

All postcodes in Marchwiel

LL130RJ

Maelor View

LL130SD

Church Terrace

LL130UJ

Meadow Croft

LL130UH

Marchwiel

LL130RA

Elwyn Drive

LL130SZ

Church View Court

LL130DR

Marchwiel

LL130PU

Elwyn Drive

LL130RR

The Glen

LL130UW

Marchwiel

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.