Area guide · Wrexham

Living in Ruabon

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

At a glance

Ruabon is a village in Wrexham, Wales with a population of 3,414. The average house price is £214,061 and the overall crime rate is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ruabon ranks

Affordability
#66 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#93 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,414

Avg House Price

£214,061

Crime Rate

84.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

305 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,535

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ruabon's detached homes (£267,282) command roughly 1.7× the price of a terraced (£158,139).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ruabon prices have risen 12% over the last 9 years (£191,381 → £214,061).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£267,282	£237,498	14
Semi-Detached	£210,188	£178,250	8
Terraced	£158,139	£148,500	14
Flat	£237,000	£230,000	3

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ruabon: 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

Ruabon averages 305 Mbps — 205% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ruabon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.4
% Rated C or Above	58.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,319

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,414
Median Age	46
Median Household Income	£29,535
Employment Rate	56%
Owner Occupied	65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ruabon?

The average house price in Ruabon is £214,061 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Ruabon is a terraced, with an average price of £158,139.

Is Ruabon a safe place to live?

Ruabon 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 Ruabon?

Average broadband download speeds in Ruabon are around 305 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.2% of premises.

How big is Ruabon?

Ruabon is a settlement in Wrexham with a population of approximately 3,414.

Most compared with

How does Ruabon stack up against its neighbours?

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

Ruabon

House price: £207,806 · £214,061
Crime rate: 84.9 · 84.9
Distance: 1.6 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Ruabon

House price: £430,424 · £214,061
Crime rate: 63.8 · 84.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

Brynteg

Ruabon

House price: £231,448 · £214,061
Crime rate: 85 · 84.9
Distance: 5.3 mi

Buckley

Ruabon

House price: £219,761 · £214,061
Crime rate: 63.9 · 84.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

Chirk

Ruabon

House price: £240,097 · £214,061
Crime rate: 84.7 · 84.9
Distance: 3.6 mi

Coedpoeth

Ruabon

House price: £208,899 · £214,061
Crime rate: 84.6 · 84.9
Distance: 4.6 mi

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