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About

Whitegate ward is situated in the eastern part of Wrexham, primarily consisting of residential housing estates. The area is largely defined by post-war and modern suburban development, with a mix of private and social housing. It contains local convenience shops and services catering to its residents. The ward is bordered by major roads, contributing to its connected yet self-contained feel within the wider urban area.

The ward includes the community of Spring Lodge and is home to the St. James's Church. A notable local feature is the substantial water tower, a prominent landmark visible across the neighbourhood. Green spaces are provided by several small parks and playing fields, such as those near Whitegate Lane, offering recreational areas for the local population.

Area overview

On average Whitegate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitegate is £36,626 per year. Whitegate is home to around 2,504 people, with a population density of about 3,524.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitegate Population
2,504
Population density
3,524.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.65(+147%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.12(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.56(+192%)
Public order
13.18(+48%)
Burglary
9.98(+272%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,004
80.13%
Other White
361
14.43%
Other Asian
31
1.24%
African
19
0.76%
Other
17
0.68%
Total population: 2,501

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
475
25.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
442
23.44%
Level 3 (A level)
292
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
269
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
197
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 1,886

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
307
29.89%
Social rents from council
236
22.98%
Owns outright
226
22.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
19.18%
Other forms of private rent
25
2.43%
Total households: 1,027

Property prices in Whitegate

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Whitegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £516,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitegate 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 Whitegate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£205,000
Semi-Detached9£162,000
Terraced6£142,500

10 years median price trend in Whitegate

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

Data Sources

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