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Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Chirk

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Chirk has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

£207,806

Chirk

£240,097

Crime Rate

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

84.9

Chirk

84.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

N/A

Chirk

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

304.7

Chirk

304.7

EPC Rating

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

69.4

Chirk

69.4

Median Income

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

£29,535

Chirk

£29,535

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £207,806, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr undercuts Chirk (£240,097) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is a terraced at £121,667, while in Chirk it is a terraced at £165,722.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Chirk (£165,722 vs £121,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chirk prices grew faster — 71% vs 48%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Chirk has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Acrefair And Cefn Mawr at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is violent-crime, while in Chirk it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Chirk. Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has 0 schools and Chirk has 0 schools.

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr School Inspection Breakdown

Chirk School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAcrefair and Cefn-mawrChirk
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr averages 304.7 Mbps – ahead of Chirk's 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 95.2% in Chirk. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 52.5% in Chirk.

Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (305 vs 305 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Acrefair And Cefn Mawr leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Chirk averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £1,319 in Chirk. 58.4% of homes in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Chirk.

Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,535 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £29,535 in Chirk. The median age is 46 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 46 in Chirk. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr versus 65.5% in Chirk. Employment rates stand at 56% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 56% in Chirk.

IndicatorAcrefair and Cefn-mawrChirk
Population6,9053,930
Median Age4646
Median Household Income£29,535£29,535
Employment Rate56%56%
Owner Occupied65.5%65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.8%30.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Chirk?
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Chirk are approximately 2.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Chirk?
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is cheaper, with an average house price of £207,806.
Is Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Chirk safer?
Chirk has the lower crime rate at 84.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Chirk?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Chirk?
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has faster average broadband at 304.7 Mbps.

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