Town comparison
Coedpoeth vs Wrexham
Which is better to live in? 3.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Coedpoeth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Coedpoeth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Coedpoeth
£208,899
Wrexham
£232,447
Crime Rate
Coedpoeth
84.6
Wrexham
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coedpoeth
N/A
Wrexham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Coedpoeth
263.7
Wrexham
336.3
EPC Rating
Coedpoeth
69.5
Wrexham
69.8
Median Income
Coedpoeth
£28,438
Wrexham
£29,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Wrexham commands an average of £232,447, compared with £208,899 in Coedpoeth – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Coedpoeth is a flat at £119,950, while in Wrexham it is a flat at £111,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Wrexham (£314,430 vs £289,969).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coedpoeth prices grew faster — 53% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCoedpoeth has a crime rate of 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Wrexham at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coedpoeth 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 Coedpoeth and Wrexham. Coedpoeth has 0 schools and Wrexham has 0 schools.
Coedpoeth School Inspection Breakdown
Wrexham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coedpoeth | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 336.3 Mbps in Wrexham and 263.7 Mbps in Coedpoeth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Coedpoeth and 91.7% in Wrexham. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Coedpoeth and 61.7% in Wrexham.
Wrexham is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (336 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wrexham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Coedpoeth averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Coedpoeth and £1,233 in Wrexham. 57.6% of homes in Coedpoeth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Wrexham.
Coedpoeth has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,494 in Wrexham and £28,438 in Coedpoeth. The median age is 45.3 in Coedpoeth and 44 in Wrexham. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Coedpoeth versus 62.5% in Wrexham. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Coedpoeth and 56% in Wrexham.
| Indicator | Coedpoeth | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,738 | 44,277 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £29,494 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.1% |
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