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About

Penycae is a ward located in the southern part of Wrexham County Borough. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments and older terraced homes. It is situated on the lower slopes of the Ruabon Mountain, providing a backdrop to the community. Local amenities are centred around the village, serving the daily needs of residents.

The landscape is marked by its historical connection to the mining industry, with former colliery sites shaping the local geography. A notable local feature is the heritage of the Bersham Ironworks, which played a significant role in the region's industrial past. The ward includes areas of green space and footpaths that lead into the surrounding upland scenery.

Area overview

On average Penycae has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penycae is £45,932 per year. Penycae is home to around 2,186 people, with a population density of about 1,418.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penycae Population
2,186
Population density
1,418.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.41(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.18(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.27(+81%)
Public order
4.57(-44%)
Burglary
4.12(+76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,053
93.83%
Other White
72
3.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.55%
African
11
0.5%
Irish
11
0.5%
Total population: 2,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
451
26.81%
Level 4 qualifications or above
377
22.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
271
16.11%
Level 3 (A level)
241
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 1,682

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
266
30.79%
Owns outright
244
28.24%
Owns with a mortgage
234
27.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
64
7.41%
Other social rented
34
3.94%
Total households: 864

Property prices in Penycae

Median price£191,500
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £217K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 (about £218 per square foot) in Penycae area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penycae over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£207,500£327
Semi-Detached13£185,000£207
Terraced1£159,950£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penycae

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penycae.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£87,475
2017£149,500£119,500£97,000
2018£155,000£110,000£94,000
2019£129,500£132,500£97,500
2020£130,000£127,500£117,500
2021£208,500£136,000£128,000
2022£217,500£165,000£136,500
2023£140,000£150,000
2024£292,500£156,000£121,000
2025£302,500£162,550£150,975
2026£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penycae.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penycae.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£102
2017£193£153£114
2018£189£143£126
2019£157£168£111
2020£176£184£132
2021£232£157£155
2022£309£214£149
2023£170£124
2024£273£236£161
2025£247£210£165
2026£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penycae.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Penycae

Is Penycae safe?

Penycae records about 83 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 Penycae?

The median sale price in Penycae is £191,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Penycae?

Penycae scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penycae sits around rank 341 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 Penycae?

The average household income in Penycae is around £45,932 per year, and 36% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penycae?

Penycae is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Conrad Phillips (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.