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About

Smithfield is a central ward in Wrexham, located immediately north of the city centre. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and modern developments. The ward is bordered by major roads like the A483 and Mold Road, which connect it to wider transport networks. Its proximity to the city centre provides residents with convenient access to urban amenities and services.

The area includes the grounds of Wrexham General railway station, a key transport hub for North Wales. A notable local landmark is the Turf Hotel, a historic pub situated at the edge of the Racecourse Ground, one of the world's oldest international football stadiums. The ward's landscape is characterised by this blend of residential streets, transport infrastructure, and significant sporting heritage.

Area overview

On average Smithfield has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 213 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Smithfield is £36,626 per year. Smithfield is home to around 2,911 people, with a population density of about 5,749.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
213
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Smithfield Population
2,911
Population density
5,749.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.74(+183%)
Shoplifting
99.62(+1335%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.31(+281%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.89(+270%)
Public order
27.48(+208%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,950
67.06%
Other White
704
24.21%
African
41
1.41%
Other Asian
36
1.24%
Other
36
1.24%
Total population: 2,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
737
30.62%
Level 4 qualifications or above
514
21.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
314
13.05%
Level 3 (A level)
262
10.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
252
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 2,407

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
478
33.43%
Owns outright
298
20.84%
Social rents from council
259
18.11%
Owns with a mortgage
197
13.78%
Other social rented
157
10.98%
Total households: 1,430

Property prices in Smithfield

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £117,500 in Smithfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £180,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smithfield 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 Smithfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£170,000
Flats8£99,000
Semi-Detached6£120,668
Terraced15£130,000

10 years median price trend in Smithfield

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

All postcodes in Smithfield

LL138NT

Albert Street

LL138PE

Newton Street

LL138SX

Smithfield

LL138NS

Bury Street

LL137AF

Salop Road

LL138BB

Chester Street

LL138BT

Charles Street

LL138EU

Dale Street

LL138ER

Smithfield Road

LL138LP

Stryt Efrog

LL138DU

Rivulet Road

LL138PG

St Johns Road

LL138ET

Colwyn Road

LL138EY

Palmer Street

LL138DJ

Eagles Court

LL138DT

Rivulet Road

LL138DY

Rivulet Road

LL138BS

Charles Street

LL138HB

Barons Road

LL138ES

Smithfield Road

LL138QA

Smithfield

LL138EN

Smithfield Road

LL138SJ

Pont Wen

LL138BX

Smithfield

LL138LW

Yorke Street

LL138BA

Chester Street

LL138DN

Mount Street

LL138EL

Bernard Road

LL138NN

Kingsmills Road

LL138DQ

Bentley Place

LL138HA

Oxford Street

LL138NL

Kingsmills Road

LL138PF

Linden Avenue

LL138DG

Salop Road

LL138DS

Caia Road

LL138UL

Queensway

LL138BE

Chester Street

LL138DX

Willow Bridge Court

LL138EH

Bertie Road

LL138NH

Kingsmills Road

LL138PH

St Johns Road

LL138PA

Greenbank Street

LL138EA

Derby Road

LL138EF

The Chimes

LL138HD

Manley Road

LL138PL

Rutland Road

LL138EE

Benjamin Road

LL138NY

Greenbank Street

LL138EG

Benjamin Road

LL138EP

Smithfield Road

LL138DA

St Georges Crescent

LL138DB

St Georges Crescent

LL138DP

Meadow Court

LL138EJ

Caia Gardens

LL138ED

Hightown Road

LL138US

Whitegate Road

LL138RB

Whitegate Road

LL138UQ

Stanley Street

LL138EQ

Cefn y Nant

LL138UR

Queensway Terrace

LL138DZ

Caia Road

LL138NU

Stanley Street

LL138BY

Market Street

LL138EB

Hightown Road

LL138HE

Manley Road

LL138EW

Meadow View

LL138DL

Rivulet Road

LL138SR

Wavell Avenue

LL137AN

Birch Street

LL138SQ

Pont Wen

Data Sources

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