Town comparison
Chirk vs Llay
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Chirk is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Chirk has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chirk
£240,097
Llay
£248,762
Crime Rate
Chirk
84.7
Llay
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chirk
N/A
Llay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chirk
304.7
Llay
425.4
EPC Rating
Chirk
69.4
Llay
70.4
Median Income
Chirk
£29,535
Llay
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £240,097, Chirk undercuts Llay (£248,762) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chirk is a terraced at £165,722, while in Llay it is a semi-detached at £176,420.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Chirk (£210,466 vs £176,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llay prices grew faster — 85% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesChirk has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Llay at 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chirk is violent-crime, while in Llay 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 Llay. Chirk has 0 schools and Llay has 0 schools.
Chirk School Inspection Breakdown
Llay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chirk | Llay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Llay averages 425.4 Mbps – ahead of Chirk's 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Chirk and 94.6% in Llay. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Chirk and 82.9% in Llay.
Llay is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (425 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Llay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Chirk averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Chirk and £1,227 in Llay. 58.4% of homes in Chirk have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Llay.
Llay has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,044 in Llay and £29,535 in Chirk. The median age is 46 in Chirk and 44.5 in Llay. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Chirk versus 67.2% in Llay. Employment rates stand at 56% in Chirk and 57% in Llay.
| Indicator | Chirk | Llay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,930 | 4,666 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.1% |
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