Area guide · Wrexham

Living in Gresford

A snapshot of life in Gresford, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Gresford is a village in Wrexham, Wales with a population of 4,948. The average house price is £359,380 and the overall crime rate is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Gresford ranks

Affordability
#138 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#91 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

4,948

Avg House Price

£359,380

Crime Rate

84.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

425 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,044

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Gresford's detached homes (£483,211) command roughly 2.3× the price of a terraced (£211,922).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Gresford prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£259,113 → £359,380).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£483,211	£435,000	19
Semi-Detached	£245,182	£230,000	11
Terraced	£211,922	£230,000	7
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Gresford is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Gresford: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Gresford averages 425 Mbps — 325% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Gresford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,227

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,948
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£30,044
Employment Rate	57%
Owner Occupied	67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Gresford?

The average house price in Gresford is £359,380 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Gresford?

The most affordable entry point in Gresford is a terraced, with an average price of £211,922.

Is Gresford a safe place to live?

Gresford has a recorded crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Gresford?

Average broadband download speeds in Gresford are around 425 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.6% of premises.

How big is Gresford?

Gresford is a settlement in Wrexham with a population of approximately 4,948.

Most compared with

How does Gresford stack up against its neighbours?

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

Gresford

House price: £207,806 · £359,380
Crime rate: 84.9 · 84.9
Distance: 8.9 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Gresford

House price: £430,424 · £359,380
Crime rate: 63.8 · 84.9
Distance: 5.5 mi

Brynteg

Gresford

House price: £231,448 · £359,380
Crime rate: 85 · 84.9
Distance: 3.3 mi

Buckley

Gresford

House price: £219,761 · £359,380
Crime rate: 63.9 · 84.9
Distance: 7.3 mi

Chirk

Gresford

House price: £240,097 · £359,380
Crime rate: 84.7 · 84.9
Distance: 11.0 mi

Coedpoeth

Gresford

House price: £208,899 · £359,380
Crime rate: 84.6 · 84.9
Distance: 4.8 mi

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