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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 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 29% 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
207
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

Shoplifting
105.46(+1540%)
Violence and sexual offences
104.77(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.47(+280%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.17(+284%)
Public order
25.76(+213%)
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

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£106K – £147K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Smithfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smithfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£170,000£136
Semi-Detached6£160,000£194
Terraced16£126,500£166
Flats8£93,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smithfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£78,000£109,950£92,500
2017£98,000£115,000£97,500
2018£100,000£116,000£87,000
2019£88,250£115,000£90,000
2020£91,000£132,000£90,000
2021£94,000£134,225£105,000
2022£87,000£141,000£111,500
2023£100,000£147,000£120,000
2024£100,000£141,500£117,750
2025£105,750£135,000£127,500
2026£88,750£154,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£156£117
2017£169£159£137
2018£157£112£112
2019£143£159£116
2020£155£141£115
2021£157£173£140
2022£169£162£147
2023£172£160£148
2024£173£169£147
2025£192£151£164
2026£176£177£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Smithfield ward.

Local councillors

Jon Jolley

Smithfield - Elected 23 Feb 2023

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Frequently asked questions about Smithfield

Is Smithfield safe?

Smithfield records about 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Smithfield?

The median sale price in Smithfield is £125,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Smithfield?

Smithfield scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Smithfield sits around rank 389 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 Smithfield?

The average household income in Smithfield is around £36,626 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Smithfield?

Smithfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jon Jolley (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).