Chirk vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gwersyllt is about 17% cheaper on average. Chirk has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chirk
£240,097
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Chirk
84.7
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chirk
N/A
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chirk
304.7
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Chirk
69.4
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Chirk
£29,535
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Gwersyllt is £205,144, which is 17% less than Chirk at £240,097. The most affordable entry point in Chirk is a terraced at £165,722, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Chirk (£314,461 vs £265,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chirk prices grew faster — 71% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Chirk (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Gwersyllt (85 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chirk is violent-crime, while in Gwersyllt 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 Chirk and Gwersyllt. Chirk has 0 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Chirk School Inspection Breakdown
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chirk | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chirk offers faster average downloads at 304.7 Mbps, compared to 263.7 Mbps in Gwersyllt. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Chirk and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Chirk and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Chirk is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (305 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gwersyllt are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Chirk. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Chirk and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 58.4% of homes in Chirk have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Chirk has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,535 in Chirk and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 46 in Chirk and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 56% in Chirk and 55.2% in Gwersyllt. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Chirk versus 66.7% in Gwersyllt.
| Indicator | Chirk | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,930 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.6% |
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