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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
67
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
35.41(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.3(+125%)
Other theft
8.55(+87%)
Public order
7.33(-11%)
Burglary
4.88(+109%)
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

Median price£212,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £292K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (about £264 per square foot) in St Asaph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Asaph West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£271,000£265
Semi-Detached6£184,000£249
Terraced1£126,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Asaph West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Asaph West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135,000£115,000£93,250
2017£154,500£153,000£97,500
2018£166,250£155,000£95,750
2019£166,500£148,000£100,000
2020£210,000£135,000£151,000
2021£230,000£153,000£169,950
2022£240,000£235,000£153,250
2023£225,000£190,000£167,500
2024£252,500£215,000£137,000
2025£271,000£195,000£126,000
2026£273,000£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Asaph West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Asaph West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£126£108
2017£178£183£130
2018£194£176£116
2019£223£161£147
2020£167£147£168
2021£195£188£156
2022£229£221£180
2023£218£220£210
2024£274£220£172
2025£257£241£183
2026£276£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Asaph West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Asaph West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Asaph West

Is St Asaph West safe?

St Asaph West records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Asaph West?

The median sale price in St Asaph West is £212,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is St Asaph West?

St Asaph West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Asaph West sits around rank 1,020 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 St Asaph West?

The average household income in St Asaph West is around £46,538 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Asaph West?

St Asaph West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.