Town comparison
Chirk vs Rhosllannerchrugog
Which is better to live in? 4.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Rhosllannerchrugog offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Chirk has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chirk
£240,097
Rhosllannerchrugog
£232,447
Crime Rate
Chirk
84.7
Rhosllannerchrugog
84.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chirk
N/A
Rhosllannerchrugog
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chirk
304.7
Rhosllannerchrugog
304.7
EPC Rating
Chirk
69.4
Rhosllannerchrugog
69.4
Median Income
Chirk
£29,535
Rhosllannerchrugog
£29,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Rhosllannerchrugog more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,447 versus £240,097 in Chirk. The most affordable entry point in Chirk is a terraced at £165,722, while in Rhosllannerchrugog it is a flat at £111,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Chirk (£165,722 vs £150,553).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chirk prices grew faster — 71% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Chirk (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Rhosllannerchrugog (84.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chirk is violent-crime, while in Rhosllannerchrugog 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 Rhosllannerchrugog. Chirk has 0 schools and Rhosllannerchrugog has 0 schools.
Chirk School Inspection Breakdown
Rhosllannerchrugog School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chirk | Rhosllannerchrugog |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chirk enjoy 304.7 Mbps on average, while Rhosllannerchrugog lags behind at 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Chirk and 95.2% in Rhosllannerchrugog. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Chirk and 52.5% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
Chirk is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (305 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chirk is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Rhosllannerchrugog's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Chirk and £1,319 in Rhosllannerchrugog. 58.4% of homes in Chirk have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
Chirk has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chirk has a population of 3,930 while Rhosllannerchrugog has 12,789. Median household income is £29,535 in Chirk and £29,535 in Rhosllannerchrugog. The median age is 46 in Chirk and 46 in Rhosllannerchrugog. Employment rates stand at 56% in Chirk and 56% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
| Indicator | Chirk | Rhosllannerchrugog |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,930 | 12,789 |
| 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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