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About

Little Acton ward is a residential district in the northeastern part of Wrexham, characterised by its housing estates and proximity to key transport routes. The area is primarily made up of post-war and more recent suburban developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the city's population. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services catering to daily needs along the main thoroughfares that connect it to the town centre and industrial areas.

A notable local landmark is the Acton Park, a large green space offering recreational facilities and playing fields, which serves as a community focal point. The ward is bordered by the A483 road, underscoring its role within Wrexham's wider urban structure. Housing varies from terraced streets to semi-detached properties, reflecting the area's development over several decades without a single defining architectural style.

Area overview

On average Little Acton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Acton is £42,909 per year. Little Acton is home to around 2,227 people, with a population density of about 4,217 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Acton Population
2,227
Population density
4,217 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.57(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.84(-55%)
Public order
3.14(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.8(-75%)
Vehicle crime
1.35(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,149
96.45%
Other White
32
1.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.36%
Irish
7
0.31%
Chinese
6
0.27%
Total population: 2,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
648
34.54%
Level 3 (A level)
320
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
312
16.63%
No qualifications
265
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
157
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 1,876

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
478
49.48%
Owns with a mortgage
321
33.23%
Social rents from council
79
8.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
63
6.52%
Other forms of private rent
10
1.04%
Total households: 966

Property prices in Little Acton

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £341K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Little Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£335,000£286
Semi-Detached14£247,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Acton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,000£145,000£133,000
2017£220,000£166,500£132,725
2018£195,000£175,000£236,350
2019£215,000£169,500£130,000
2020£237,500£176,000£147,000
2021£263,000£190,000£175,000
2022£300,000£227,500£171,750
2023£298,000£215,000£150,000
2024£266,100£270,000£190,500
2025£329,000£237,000£166,950
2026£335,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Acton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£195£169
2017£192£188£142
2018£203£198£166
2019£182£185£155
2020£210£188£207
2021£253£223£211
2022£266£244£225
2023£286£258£208
2024£254£254£263
2025£267£256£162
2026£302£283
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Little Acton

Is Little Acton safe?

Little Acton records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Little Acton?

The median sale price in Little Acton is £280,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Little Acton?

Little Acton scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Little Acton sits around rank 1,733 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Little Acton?

The average household income in Little Acton is around £42,909 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Little Acton?

Little Acton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bill Baldwin (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.