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Maes-y-dre & Borras

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About

Maes-y-dre & Borras is a ward to the north of Wrexham town centre, within Wrexham County Borough. It is primarily residential, with rows of terraced and semi-detached houses alongside pockets of later private development. Local facilities include a small parade of shops and a community hall that host events and services used by residents. The name Maes-y-dre translates from Welsh as "town field", a reminder of the area's transition from fields to housing over the last century.

Transport links are oriented towards Wrexham town centre, with regular bus services on the main roads and local routes serving schools and shops. Playing fields and small greens provide outdoor space for football, walking and informal recreation, and some properties back onto more open land at the ward edge. Community groups and volunteers run allotments and local clean-up activities, and a network of residential lanes and short cul-de-sacs gives the area a recognisable street pattern.

Area overview

On average Maes-y-dre & Borras has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maes-y-dre & Borras is £46,887 per year. Maes-y-dre & Borras is home to around 9,895 people, with a population density of about 3,392.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maes-y-dre & Borras Population
9,895
Population density
3,392.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.78(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.77(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-26%)
Shoplifting
5.46(-21%)
Public order
4.45(-50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,050
91.44%
Other White
464
4.69%
Other Asian
60
0.61%
Chinese
34
0.34%
Irish
33
0.33%
Total population: 9,897

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,448
29.85%
No qualifications
1,594
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,357
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,301
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
738
9%
Total 16+ residents: 8,202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,913
43.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,298
29.53%
Social rents from council
601
13.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
9.46%
Other forms of private rent
83
1.89%
Total households: 4,396

Property prices in Maes-y-dre & Borras

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Maes-y-dre & Borras 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 Maes-y-dre & Borras 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 Maes-y-dre & Borras over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£298,750
Flats5£105,000
Semi-Detached46£217,500
Terraced17£177,500

10 years median price trend in Maes-y-dre & Borras

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maes-y-dre & Borras.

Data Sources

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