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St Asaph West

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About

St Asaph West ward lies on the western side of the city of St Asaph, encompassing a mix of residential neighbourhoods and open countryside. The area is defined by the River Elwy to the east and bordered by the A525 road. Housing includes modern estates and older properties, with local facilities centred around the city's services. The ward contains agricultural land and smaller wooded areas, contributing to its semi-rural character within the city's boundary.

The ward is home to the historic St Asaph Cathedral, a landmark visible across the area. Development is primarily residential, with some light industrial units located near the major road routes. The topography includes gentle slopes leading down towards the river valley. Community life often focuses on the cathedral and the city centre, which is immediately adjacent but lies within the neighbouring St Asaph East ward.

Area overview

On average St Asaph West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Asaph West is £46,538 per year. St Asaph West is home to around 1,638 people, with a population density of about 590.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Asaph West Population
1,638
Population density
590.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.8(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.86(+85%)
Other theft
12.21(+142%)
Public order
10.99(+23%)
Shoplifting
7.33(+6%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,553
94.75%
Other White
33
2.01%
Arab
15
0.92%
Indian
6
0.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
0.37%
Total population: 1,639

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
367
26.56%
No qualifications
328
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
208
15.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
181
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
153
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 1,382

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
259
35.48%
Owns with a mortgage
191
26.16%
Social rents from council
105
14.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
95
13.01%
Other social rented
47
6.44%
Total households: 730

Property prices in St Asaph West

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in St Asaph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Asaph West 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 St Asaph West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£306,000
Semi-Detached3£195,000
Terraced5£126,000

10 years median price trend in St Asaph West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Asaph West.

Data Sources

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