About Caergwrle

Caergwrle is a small village located in Flintshire, in the north-east of Wales. It lies just south of the border with England, near the town of Mold. The village is known for its historic castle, Caergwrle Castle, which dates back to the 13th century and offers views across the surrounding countryside. The castle is now a scheduled monument and is maintained by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and scattered farmsteads contributing to a peaceful atmosphere. The village itself is modest in size, with a few local amenities including a church and a community hall. The postcode area LL12 covers the village and its immediate surroundings, making it easy to locate for visitors. Caergwrle is accessible by road, with the A540 running close by, connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

School Ratings in Caergwrle

Families in Caergwrle have access to 52 local schools.

House Prices in Caergwrle

Homes sell for an average of £257K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £324K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Caergwrle

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Caergwrle, with 21 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Caergwrle

Caergwrle benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,700 sales

Average Price £257K
£1K — £4.5M
Detached £324K 1,628
Semi £191K 1,212
Terraced £160K 553
Flat £154K 133

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

1 Primary
51 Other
Ysgol Estyn C.P. 0.4 miles Castell Alun High School 0.6 miles Abermorddu C.P. School 0.7 miles Ysgol Tan Y Gaer 0.7 miles Park Community Primary School 1.9 miles St Mary's Aided Primary School 2.3 miles Ysgol Bro Alun 2.4 miles Ysgol Derwenfa 2.4 miles Ysgol Bryn Alyn 2.6 miles Black Lane C.P. School 2.6 miles Ysgol Heulfan 2.7 miles Ysgol Derwen 2.7 miles

Crime in Caergwrle 100 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Caergwrle are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

50 Violence & Sexual Offences
21 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Public Order
5 Other Theft
3 Shoplifting
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Burglary
1 Drugs
1 Weapons
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
North Wales Caergwrle Visit force website →
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Caergwrle Train Station 0.3 miles
Hope (Flintshire) Train Station 0.5 miles
Cefn-Y-Bedd Train Station 0.8 miles
Penyffordd Train Station 2.4 miles
Gwersyllt Train Station 2.8 miles
Buckley Train Station 3.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bridge End 0.6 miles Hope/Yr Hôb 0.6 miles Abermorddu 0.6 miles Cefn-y-bedd 0.9 miles Cymau 0.9 miles Caer-Estyn 1.2 miles Horeb 1.2 miles Lower Mountain 1.4 miles Sydallt 1.4 miles Ffrith 1.8 miles Windy Hill 1.9 miles Ffos-y-go 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Wrexham
Ward Rossett
Constituency Wrexham
Parish Rossett

Streets in LL12 30 shown View all streets

A483 1 A541 1 Acacia Court 1 Acton Gardens 5 Acton Hall Walks 1 Acton Park Way 3 Adderley Bank 1 Aerial Road 2 Ainsdale Grove 1 Aldford Way 1 Allington Crescent 1 Almere Ferry 2 Almond Way 1 Alundale 1 Alyn Crescent 2 Alyn Drive 1 Alyn Industrial Estate 1 Alyndale 1 Alyndale Road 1 Alynfields 1 Anglesey Close 1 Annefield Park 2 Aran Road 2 Arley Road 1 Ash Grove 1 Aston Grove 3 Avon Close 1 Avondale Crescent 1 Avondale Grove 1 Barnefelde Lane 1

Postcodes in LL12 50 shown View all postcodes

LL12 0AA LL12 0AB LL12 0AD LL12 0AE LL12 0AF LL12 0AG LL12 0AH LL12 0AJ LL12 0AL LL12 0AN LL12 0AP LL12 0AQ LL12 0AR LL12 0AS LL12 0AT LL12 0AU LL12 0AW LL12 0AX LL12 0AY LL12 0AZ LL12 0BA LL12 0BB LL12 0BD LL12 0BE LL12 0BF LL12 0BG LL12 0BH LL12 0BJ LL12 0BL LL12 0BN LL12 0BP LL12 0BQ LL12 0BS LL12 0BT LL12 0BU LL12 0BW LL12 0BX LL12 0BY LL12 0DA LL12 0DB LL12 0DD LL12 0DE LL12 0DF LL12 0DG LL12 0DH LL12 0DJ LL12 0DL LL12 0DN LL12 0DP LL12 0DQ