Property market | £217,980 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Liverpool (42.9 miles) | |
Broadband | 42.2mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 97.7% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 2.3% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 377 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 431 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Montgomeryshire level) | |
Community | Median age is 50.4 | Happiness is Average for Powys, Average for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Powys) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (92 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (108 mins) - Cardiff Central (167 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (189 mins) - Euston (193 mins) - Reading (206 mins) - Leeds (226 mins) - York (236 mins) - Cambridge (274 mins) - Edinburgh Waverley (311 mins) - Glasgow Central (313 mins)... (view more here) | |
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£217,980 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Liverpool (42.9 miles) | |
42.2mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 50.4 | Happiness is Average for Powys, Average for UK | |
Ranked 377 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 431 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Montgomeryshire level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Powys) | |
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Criggion has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Criggion has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £332,686, which is down -3.5% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £217,980 (down -3.9% on last year) , a terraced house £169,652 (down -4.2% on last year) and a flat £97,848. Property prices in Criggion are similar to the average property prices across Powys and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in Wales. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Criggion, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Powys region.
Property data is based on Powys level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Criggion, or click here to browse the longer list of Criggion property transactions from 2023.
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Schools in the Criggion area are plentiful. Criggion is home to 7 outstanding school(s), which adds to the value of the area. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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The Corbet School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Ellesmere College | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
The Meadows Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Criftins CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Pontesbury CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Stiperstones CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Minsterley Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
West Felton CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Adcote School for Girls | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | No |
Moreton Hall School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Packwood Haugh School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Kinnerley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Trefonen CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Gobowen Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Weston Rhyn Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Morda CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Selattyn CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Weston Lullingfields CofE School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Long Mountain CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Bryn Offa CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Baschurch CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
The Marches School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Lakelands Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Woodside Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Ellesmere Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Mary Webb School and Science College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Oswestry School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
The Henslow and Evolution School | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
The Derwen School | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Pontesbury CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/15/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Shrewsbury | |
The Henslow and Evolution School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (28/03/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Nr Welshpool | |
Criftins CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (1/20/2016) | 23 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Ellesmere |
Lakelands Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/19/2022) | 93 submissions 79.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Ellesmere |
West Felton CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/6/2022) | 50 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry |
Mary Webb School and Science College Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/13/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Shrewsbury | |
Ellesmere Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/12/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Ellesmere | |
Woodside Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/11/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry | |
Kinnerley Church of England Controlled Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/12/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry | |
Trefonen CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/2/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry | |
Gobowen Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/30/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry | |
Weston Rhyn Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/20/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry | |
The Meadows Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/4/2012) | 43 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry |
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/12/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Montgomery | |
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/27/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Shrewsbury | |
The Corbet School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/7/2013) | 165 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Shrewsbury |
St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/6/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Shrewsbury | |
Selattyn CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/31/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Oswestry | |
Weston Lullingfields CofE School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/24/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Shrewsbury | |
Minsterley Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/12/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Shrewsbury |
School | Type |
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Pontesbury CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/15/2014) |
The Henslow and Evolution School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (28/03/2019) |
Criftins CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (1/20/2016) 23 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Lakelands Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/19/2022) 93 submissions 79.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
West Felton CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/6/2022) 50 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Mary Webb School and Science College Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/13/2015) |
Ellesmere Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/12/2016) |
Woodside Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/11/2015) |
Kinnerley Church of England Controlled Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/12/2018) |
Trefonen CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/2/2019) |
Gobowen Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/30/2015) |
Weston Rhyn Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/20/2014) |
The Meadows Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/4/2012) 43 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/12/2019) |
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/27/2017) |
The Corbet School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (6/7/2013) 165 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/6/2019) |
Selattyn CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/31/2011) |
Weston Lullingfields CofE School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/24/2015) |
Minsterley Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/12/2018) |
Station | Distance from Criggion | Commute options |
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Welshpool A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -8% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 167 mins - Transport for Wales) View details |
Gobowen A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 15 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 162 mins - Transport for Wales) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Powys) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Powys residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 97.7% | 81.7% |
Asian | 0.9% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 0.9% | 2.9% |
Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Montgomeryshire consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 9.9% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 18.7% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 9.5% | 377 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 19.4% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.1% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 13.4% | |
Routine occupations | 12.5% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.1% | 431 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.4% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Powys is slow (41mbps). Criggion is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 42.2mbps. Be extra careful when scoping out a place to live, as 5.7% of households do not have access to decent broadband, which is relatively high for the UK. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Montgomeryshire level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 42.2 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 79.7% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 5.7% |
Crime stats were found at the Powys level:
Type | Powys | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 74 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 10 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 36 | 36 |
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