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Wrexham West

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About

Wrexham West covers the western side of the town and nearby suburbs, where residential streets meet larger employment areas. Acton lies close to the centre-west, with a municipal park and local sports facilities. To the southwest the Wrexham Industrial Estate occupies a broad area; it is one of the largest industrial estates in Europe and hosts a range of manufacturing and distribution businesses. The A483 bypass runs along the western edge, providing road links north toward Chester and south into the Welsh Marches, and local bus routes connect neighbourhoods to the town centre.

Housing ranges from older terraces near the centre to mid-20th-century estates further out, with local shops, primary schools and community centres serving daily needs. The River Clywedog and smaller streams cross parts of the west, creating green corridors and footpaths used for walking and cycling. The juxtaposition of parkland, housing and large-scale industry shapes an area where transport and employment are prominent, while the town centre remains a short journey east for rail, civic and cultural services.

Area overview

On average Wrexham West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wrexham West is £44,011 per year. Wrexham West is home to around 8,678 people, with a population density of about 2,082.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wrexham West Population
8,678
Population density
2,082.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.15(+157%)
Shoplifting
35.38(+410%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.66(+70%)
Public order
16.59(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.56(+93%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,231
71.78%
Other White
1,277
14.71%
Other Asian
270
3.11%
Indian
148
1.7%
African
131
1.51%
Total population: 8,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,419
33.5%
No qualifications
1,431
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,097
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
991
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
567
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 7,221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,216
31.43%
Owns outright
982
25.38%
Owns with a mortgage
878
22.69%
Social rents from council
313
8.09%
Other social rented
270
6.98%
Total households: 3,869

Property prices in Wrexham West

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Wrexham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wrexham 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 Wrexham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£303,500
Flats13£110,000
Semi-Detached18£201,000
Terraced27£132,500

10 years median price trend in Wrexham West

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

Data Sources

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