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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6% 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
20.42(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.8(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.81(-7%)
Other theft
4.08(-11%)
Burglary
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

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £276K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Marchwiel area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £865,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marchwiel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£301,250£230
Semi-Detached7£200,000£223
Terraced9£167,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marchwiel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marchwiel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,000£139,500£89,500
2017£247,475£146,000£112,500
2018£220,000£146,000£141,975
2019£225,000£140,000£152,500
2020£255,000£148,000£129,995
2021£316,000£195,000£134,250
2022£405,000£178,475£138,500
2023£332,500£225,000£121,750
2024£282,000£230,000£205,000
2025£363,500£180,000£166,000
2026£261,250£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marchwiel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marchwiel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£178£139
2017£169£145£134
2018£189£153£176
2019£196£167£178
2020£188£191£147
2021£237£188£191
2022£233£206£213
2023£261£232£193
2024£231£183£217
2025£240£223£223
2026£137£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marchwiel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marchwiel 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.