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About

Wynnstay ward sits in the southeast of Wrexham, bordered by the River Clywedog to the north and east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It includes the neighbourhoods of Acton and parts of Maesydre, with local amenities centred along Holt Road. The ward contains several primary schools and recreational green spaces for community use.

A notable local landmark is Acton Park, a historic landscaped ground surrounding the former Acton Hall estate. The ward is also home to the Glyn Cywarch estate, a significant social housing development. Transport links are provided by the nearby A483 road, connecting the area to Wrexham city centre and wider north Wales. The ward's demographic profile reflects a settled residential community within the urban framework.

Area overview

On average Wynnstay has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 277 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 65.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wynnstay is £35,719 per year. Wynnstay is home to around 2,388 people, with a population density of about 3,876.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
277
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wynnstay Population
2,388
Population density
3,876.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
128.14(+1893%)
Violence and sexual offences
126.88(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.7(+328%)
Criminal damage and arson
54.86(+647%)
Public order
28.89(+251%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,961
82.12%
Other White
292
12.23%
African
37
1.55%
Indian
14
0.59%
Other
14
0.59%
Total population: 2,388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
744
41.89%
Level 4 qualifications or above
278
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
227
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
195
10.98%
Level 3 (A level)
186
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 1,776

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
624
63.74%
Owns with a mortgage
129
13.18%
Owns outright
112
11.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
6.13%
Other social rented
32
3.27%
Total households: 979

Property prices in Wynnstay

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)7
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £154K

Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Wynnstay area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wynnstay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£154,000£187
Semi-Detached3£116,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wynnstay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wynnstay.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,000£75,000
2017£85,000£92,500
2018£121,000£85,500
2019£100,500£98,000
2020£110,000
2021£120,000£99,750
2022£140,000£125,000
2023£111,000£121,500
2024£145,000£145,000
2025£123,000£127,000
2026£95,000£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wynnstay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wynnstay.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£105£101
2017£100£115
2018£133£109
2019£100£107
2020£115
2021£154£139
2022£153£133
2023£150£150
2024£175£171
2025£162£157
2026£160£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wynnstay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Wynnstay

Is Wynnstay safe?

Wynnstay records about 277 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wynnstay?

The median sale price in Wynnstay is £130,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 7 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Wynnstay?

Wynnstay scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wynnstay sits around rank 69 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 Wynnstay?

The average household income in Wynnstay is around £35,719 per year, and 65% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wynnstay?

Wynnstay is represented by 1 elected councillor: Malcolm Christopher King (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.