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About

Acton and Maesydre is a residential ward located directly south of Wrexham city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and more modern developments. It contains several local amenities such as Acton Park, a significant green space with recreational facilities. The ward is also home to the main campus of Wrexham University, which forms a central part of the local community and landscape.

The area includes the grounds of St Giles' Church, a notable medieval parish church. Residential streets are interspersed with local shops and services catering to everyday needs. Transport links connect the ward to the wider town centre and beyond. The presence of the university contributes to the demographic composition of the neighbourhood throughout the academic year.

Area overview

On average Acton and Maesydre has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Acton and Maesydre is £46,887 per year. Acton and Maesydre is home to around 5,024 people, with a population density of about 3,223.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Acton and Maesydre Population
5,024
Population density
3,223.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.8(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.69(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.55(+18%)
Public order
6.97(-22%)
Other theft
6.57(+30%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,412
87.85%
Other White
342
6.81%
Other Asian
48
0.96%
Chinese
29
0.58%
Bangladeshi
25
0.5%
Total population: 5,022

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,123
27.87%
No qualifications
877
21.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
665
16.5%
Level 3 (A level)
637
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 4,030

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
700
32.18%
Owns with a mortgage
600
27.59%
Social rents from council
528
24.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
11.26%
Other social rented
42
1.93%
Total households: 2,175

Property prices in Acton and Maesydre

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Acton and Maesydre area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Acton and Maesydre in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acton and Maesydre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£342,500
Flats3£105,000
Semi-Detached20£223,000
Terraced15£175,000

10 years median price trend in Acton and Maesydre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.

All postcodes in Acton and Maesydre

LL127EF

Ffordd Dyfed

LL127YE

Herbert Jennings Avenue

LL112SD

Chester Road

LL127YJ

Acton Hall Walks

LL127DF

Aston Grove

LL127DN

Plas Gwyn

LL127NN

Oakdrive

LL127YG

Herbert Jennings Avenue

LL127LT

Ffordd Dylan

LL127AU

Westminster Drive

LL127LJ

The Beechlands

LL127NH

Oakdrive

LL127LU

Ffordd Elfed

LL127YN

Derwent Crescent

LL138BF

Acton and Maesydre

LL112SA

Chester Road

LL127RF

Heol Dinas

LL127TD

Ffordd Borras

LL127NW

The Laurels

LL128EF

Box Lane

LL127DU

Glan Garth

LL127EB

Ffordd Maelor

LL127HH

Oakdrive

LL127RH

Ffordd Tudno

LL128BT

Box Lane

LL127HR

Chestnut Avenue

LL128DD

Acton Gardens

LL127DE

Aston Grove

LL127DS

Glan Garth

LL127LG

Dee Avenue

LL127AP

Penymaes Avenue

LL127EA

Kingstown

LL127HN

Oakdrive

LL127DB

Aston Grove

LL127NJ

Rhosnesni Lane

LL127DG

Russell Grove

LL127HE

Neville Crescent

LL127LD

Acton Park Way

LL138AH

Chester Street

LL127EY

Hazel Grove

LL127LE

Acton Park Way

LL127HL

Oakdrive

LL127YW

Derwent Crescent

LL138NF

Holt Road

LL127YA

Herbert Jennings Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.