Town comparison
Chirk vs Wrexham
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wrexham wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Chirk has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chirk
£240,097
Wrexham
£232,447
Crime Rate
Chirk
84.7
Wrexham
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chirk
N/A
Wrexham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chirk
304.7
Wrexham
336.3
EPC Rating
Chirk
69.4
Wrexham
69.8
Median Income
Chirk
£29,535
Wrexham
£29,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £232,447, Wrexham undercuts Chirk (£240,097) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chirk is a terraced at £165,722, while in Wrexham 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 WalesResidents of Chirk experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.7 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Wrexham. The most common crime category in Chirk is violent-crime, while in Wrexham 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 Wrexham. Chirk has 0 schools and Wrexham has 0 schools.
Chirk School Inspection Breakdown
Wrexham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chirk | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wrexham averages 336.3 Mbps – ahead of Chirk's 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Chirk and 91.7% in Wrexham. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Chirk and 61.7% in Wrexham.
Wrexham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (336 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Wrexham, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Chirk. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Chirk and £1,233 in Wrexham. 58.4% of homes in Chirk have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Wrexham.
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 £29,494 in Wrexham. The median age is 46 in Chirk and 44 in Wrexham. Employment rates stand at 56% in Chirk and 56% in Wrexham. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Chirk versus 62.5% in Wrexham. Chirk has a population of 3,930 and Wrexham has 44,277.
| Indicator | Chirk | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,930 | 44,277 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £29,494 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.1% |
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