Wrexham: population and statistics
Wrexham has a population of 137,977 (2025) across 503.8 km², or 274 people per km². It ranks 211 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 137,977 residents
- 503.8 km²
- 274 people/km²
Wrexham in numbers
Population of Wrexham over time
Wrexham had 135,565 residents in 2015 and 137,977 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 135,980 |
| 2021 | 135,152 |
| 2022 | 135,724 |
| 2023 | 136,653 |
| 2024 | 137,921 |
| 2025 | 137,977 |
All indicators for Wrexham
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Wrexham | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 163 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.4% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wrexham | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 62,230 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 184 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 30.7% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 170 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.4% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 57,915 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.4% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.4% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 214 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 62.9% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 219 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.8% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 21.0% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £212,778 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 266 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 181 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wrexham | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 74.5% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wrexham | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,115 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 252 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 37.1 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 271 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,205 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 262 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,246 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 277 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Wrexham | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 68.8% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 320 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wrexham | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.1% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 150 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Wrexham ranks 10 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 68.8% in Wrexham, compared with an average of 72.2% in Wales and 75.6% across the UK.
Households in social housing: 21.0% in Wrexham, compared with an average of 16.5% in Wales and 17.1% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 70,556 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Cheshire West and Chester, 19.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Cheshire West and Chester (373,951 residents), 19 km away.
Business sectors: Wrexham
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.0
- Construction14.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.6% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.5
Where is Wrexham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wrexham?
Wrexham has 137,977 residents (2025), ranking 211 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Wrexham?
Wrexham covers 503.8 km², with a density of 274 people per km².
Is the population of Wrexham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wrexham went from 135,565 to 137,977, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Wrexham?
Wrexham is in Wales (region). Latitude 53.051, longitude −3.009.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Wrexham?
In Wrexham, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 68.8% (2025-2026), ranking 320 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Wrexham?
In Wrexham, “Households in social housing” stands at 21.0% (2021), ranking 52 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Which local authorities border Wrexham?
The nearest to Wrexham are Cheshire West and Chester (19 km), Flintshire (21 km), Denbighshire (23 km), Halton (37 km), Wirral (39 km).