Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Chirk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
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 WalesAt £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 WalesChirk 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Chirk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Chirk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,905 | 3,930 |
| Median Age | 46 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £29,535 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 30.8% |
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