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Johnstown North & Rhostyllen

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About

Johnstown North and Rhostyllen form a residential area on the western edge of Wrexham, characterised by housing estates and local amenities. The layout is primarily suburban, with homes set along streets that follow the gentle contours of the land. The area serves as a commuter base, with convenient road links to the town centre and beyond into North Wales.

A notable local landmark is the substantial viaduct carrying the Shrewsbury to Chester railway line, its brick arches a fixed presence in the landscape. Green spaces like the Nant Mill Wood offer wooded trails along the Clywedog river, contrasting with the built environment. The community is anchored by its primary schools and local shops.

Area overview

On average Johnstown North & Rhostyllen has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen is £44,038 per year. The median sale price in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen is £180,000 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £220,000. Johnstown North & Rhostyllen is home to around 6,198 people, with a population density of about 809.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Johnstown North & Rhostyllen Population
6,198
Population density
809.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.33(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.94(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-8%)
Vehicle crime
3.39(+18%)
Other theft
3.23(-29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,851
94.4%
Other White
168
2.71%
Other Asian
33
0.53%
Irish
24
0.39%
African
19
0.31%
Total population: 6,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,348
26.41%
No qualifications
1,036
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
894
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
827
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
515
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,104

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,104
41.26%
Owns with a mortgage
851
31.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
305
11.4%
Social rents from council
256
9.57%
Other forms of private rent
75
2.8%
Total households: 2,676

Property prices in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £221
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £143K – £220K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £363,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£250,000£260
Semi-Detached24£191,000£232
Terraced20£145,000£174
Flats1£115,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,000£129,500£94,250
2017£182,500£131,500£91,500
2018£179,500£138,000£95,000
2019£202,500£145,000£110,000
2020£200,000£151,000£110,450
2021£230,000£160,000£108,000
2022£280,000£172,500£142,000
2023£254,825£186,000£130,000
2024£265,000£175,000£128,500
2025£257,000£197,500£150,000
2026£240,000£215,000£132,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£136£119
2017£181£156£122
2018£190£172£116
2019£189£167£132
2020£196£173£137
2021£213£192£151
2022£250£202£183
2023£269£212£166
2024£251£214£196
2025£287£232£181
2026£249£223£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Johnstown North & Rhostyllen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Johnstown North & Rhostyllen in the last year.

All postcodesin Johnstown North & Rhostyllen

LL144FS

Esclusham

LL144HP

Bersham Road

LL144BQ

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