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Llay South & Gwersyllt East

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About

The area of Llay South & Gwersyllt East is situated on the northeastern outskirts of Wrexham. It is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates built through the 20th century, alongside older terraced rows. Local commerce is focused along the main roads, serving daily needs. The landscape includes pockets of green space, with the Nant-y-Ffrith stream flowing through parts of Gwersyllt.

A notable local landmark is the Gwersyllt railway station, providing a direct link to the Wrexham Central and Bidston lines. The area's layout is influenced by its historical connections to mining and industry, with some former colliery sites now repurposed. Community facilities, including schools and sports fields, are central to the area's character.

Area overview

On average Llay South & Gwersyllt East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llay South & Gwersyllt East is £44,016 per year. Llay South & Gwersyllt East is home to around 7,875 people, with a population density of about 1,169.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llay South & Gwersyllt East Population
7,875
Population density
1,169.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.63(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.87(+9%)
Shoplifting
5.08(-27%)
Other theft
4.44(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-47%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,420
94.22%
Other White
198
2.51%
Other Asian
40
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
0.42%
Indian
31
0.39%
Total population: 7,875

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,602
25.54%
No qualifications
1,331
21.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,085
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,066
16.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 6,273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,118
33.79%
Owns outright
1,071
32.37%
Social rents from council
641
19.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
9.37%
Other social rented
98
2.96%
Total households: 3,309

Property prices in Llay South & Gwersyllt East

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Llay South & Gwersyllt East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llay South & Gwersyllt East 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 Llay South & Gwersyllt East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£268,000
Flats1£140,000
Semi-Detached38£185,000
Terraced11£160,000

10 years median price trend in Llay South & Gwersyllt East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llay South & Gwersyllt East.

Data Sources

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