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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
164
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
91.5(+170%)
Shoplifting
36.99(+475%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.05(+77%)
Public order
16.48(+100%)
Other theft
15.33(+235%)
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

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £250K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wrexham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrexham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£295,000£273
Semi-Detached22£181,500£218
Terraced30£139,000£170
Flats18£115,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrexham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrexham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173,000£99,995£129,950£131,000
2017£254,995£99,950£163,500£100,000
2018£239,995£102,500£170,000£118,000
2019£265,000£91,750£140,000£125,000
2020£251,500£91,725£133,000£101,000
2021£267,500£90,000£172,500£114,000
2022£357,500£107,000£173,000£124,250
2023£389,000£105,000£166,750£120,000
2024£315,000£107,500£175,000£128,750
2025£297,500£111,000£195,000£140,000
2026£295,000£122,500£150,000£136,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrexham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrexham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£169£154£161
2017£197£169£161£121
2018£205£160£168£136
2019£190£156£161£136
2020£187£142£175£122
2021£224£165£193£132
2022£239£181£201£165
2023£247£177£171£151
2024£258£190£204£167
2025£267£185£244£169
2026£285£170£211£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrexham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.