Wrexham — a country road in the country side

Area guide · Wrexham

Living in Wrexham

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

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At a glance

Wrexham is a town in Wrexham, Wales with a population of 44,277. The average house price is £232,447 and the overall crime rate is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wrexham ranks

Affordability
#83 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#92 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

44,277

Avg House Price

£232,447

Crime Rate

84.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

336 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,494

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wrexham's detached homes (£314,430) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£111,155).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wrexham prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£179,922 → £232,447).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£314,430	£295,000	356
Semi-Detached	£193,547	£185,000	373
Terraced	£150,553	£145,000	295
Flat	£111,155	£110,500	94

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Wrexham: 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

Wrexham averages 336 Mbps — 236% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wrexham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	57.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,233

Demographics & Economy

Population	44,277
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£29,494
Employment Rate	56%
Owner Occupied	62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wrexham?

The average house price in Wrexham is £232,447 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Wrexham is a flat, with an average price of £111,155.

Is Wrexham a safe place to live?

Wrexham 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 Wrexham?

Average broadband download speeds in Wrexham are around 336 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.7% of premises.

How big is Wrexham?

Wrexham is a settlement in Wrexham with a population of approximately 44,277.

Most compared with

How does Wrexham stack up against its neighbours?

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

Wrexham

House price: £207,806 · £232,447
Crime rate: 84.9 · 84.9
Distance: 6.1 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Wrexham

House price: £430,424 · £232,447
Crime rate: 63.8 · 84.9
Distance: 8.1 mi

Brynteg

Wrexham

House price: £231,448 · £232,447
Crime rate: 85 · 84.9
Distance: 2.2 mi

Buckley

Wrexham

House price: £219,761 · £232,447
Crime rate: 63.9 · 84.9
Distance: 9.0 mi

Chirk

Wrexham

House price: £240,097 · £232,447
Crime rate: 84.7 · 84.9
Distance: 8.2 mi

Coedpoeth

Wrexham

House price: £208,899 · £232,447
Crime rate: 84.6 · 84.9
Distance: 3.2 mi

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