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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£120,000
Price per sq ft£170
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£106K – £147K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £170 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-Detached7£148,000£145
Terraced15£135,000£170
Flats8£105,000£192

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£112,000£148,000£137,500
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£204£145£174
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.

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 £120,000 (about £170 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).

All postcodes in Smithfield

LL138RB

Whitegate Road

LL138DU

Rivulet Road

LL138EU

Dale Street

LL138PE

Newton Street

LL138EN

Smithfield Road

LL138ES

Smithfield Road

LL138BT

Charles Street

LL138EL

Bernard Road

LL138BE

Chester Street

LL138PA

Greenbank Street

LL138EF

The Chimes

LL138PL

Rutland Road

LL138NS

Bury Street

LL138DZ

Caia Road

LL138BS

Charles Street

LL138EA

Derby Road

LL138EG

Benjamin Road

LL138UQ

Stanley Street

LL138DN

Mount Street

LL138HE

Manley Road

LL138EJ

Caia Gardens

LL138DS

Caia Road

LL138EQ

Cefn y Nant

LL138PH

St Johns Road

LL138HB

Barons Road

LL138SR

Wavell Avenue

LL138SJ

Pont Wen

LL138DT

Rivulet Road

LL138US

Whitegate Road

LL138DX

Willow Bridge Court

LL138DQ

Bentley Place

LL138UR

Queensway Terrace

LL138DY

Rivulet Road

LL138EH

Bertie Road

LL137AF

Salop Road

LL138DA

St Georges Crescent

LL138EE

Benjamin Road

LL138EY

Palmer Street

LL138DJ

Eagles Court

LL138NT

Albert Street

LL138DP

Meadow Court

LL138NL

Kingsmills Road

LL138NH

Kingsmills Road

LL138UL

Queensway

LL138EP

Smithfield Road

LL138ED

Hightown Road

LL138DB

St Georges Crescent

LL138SQ

Pont Wen

LL138QA

Smithfield

LL138HA

Oxford Street

LL138LW

Yorke Street

LL138LP

Stryt Efrog

LL137AN

Birch Street

LL138EB

Hightown Road

LL138PF

Linden Avenue

LL138HD

Manley Road

LL138PG

St Johns Road

LL138BY

Market Street

LL138ET

Colwyn Road

LL138DL

Rivulet Road

LL138ER

Smithfield Road

LL138EW

Meadow View

LL138SX

Smithfield

LL138NU

Stanley Street

LL138BX

Smithfield

LL138NN

Kingsmills Road

LL138NY

Greenbank Street

LL138DG

Salop Road

LL138BA

Chester Street

LL138BB

Chester Street

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.