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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 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
160
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
82.67(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.95(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.56(+221%)
Public order
12.78(+55%)
Burglary
10.38(+344%)
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 social rented
25
2.43%
Total households: 1,027

Property prices in Whitegate

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £190K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Whitegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £516,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitegate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£230,000£262
Semi-Detached18£166,250£229
Terraced8£139,000£178
Flats1£137,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitegate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitegate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£129,000£110,000
2017£165,975£125,000£115,000
2018£170,000£120,500£114,000
2019£167,500£130,000£106,000
2020£197,500£124,000£95,000
2021£198,000£146,000£121,000
2022£187,000£154,500£152,525
2023£233,750£157,500£145,000
2024£222,500£165,000£144,975
2025£205,000£161,000£135,000
2026£260,000£169,750£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitegate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitegate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£158£155
2017£175£165£140
2018£180£161£151
2019£168£172£154
2020£202£167£140
2021£202£197£161
2022£228£221£179
2023£227£209£204
2024£225£214£222
2025£250£217£183
2026£226£240£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitegate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Whitegate

Is Whitegate safe?

Whitegate records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whitegate?

The median sale price in Whitegate is £165,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Whitegate?

Whitegate scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whitegate sits around rank 691 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 Whitegate?

The average household income in Whitegate is around £36,626 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Whitegate?

Whitegate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paterson Cameron (Labour 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.