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Marford, Gresford & Llay North

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About

The Marford, Gresford & Llay North area lies to the north-east of Wrexham, characterised by a mix of residential settlements and rural land. Marford is noted for its distinctive rows of Georgian and Victorian cottages, built from distinctive local brick, which line the main road. Gresford, to the south, is a larger village with a historic centre clustered around its medieval church. The area includes parts of the expansive Llay community, with residential housing bordering open countryside.

The landscape is defined by former mining areas now reclaimed, with several country parks and woodlands providing green space. The area is bordered by the A483 trunk road, influencing its connectivity. All Saints' Church in Gresford is a significant medieval structure with a noted peal of bells. Local geography includes the wooded slopes of Marford Hill, a prominent local landmark visible from much of the surrounding area.

Area overview

On average Marford, Gresford & Llay North has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marford, Gresford & Llay North is £52,336 per year. Marford, Gresford & Llay North is home to around 6,682 people, with a population density of about 433.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marford, Gresford & Llay North Population
6,682
Population density
433.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.8(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.93(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-28%)
Public order
4.94(-45%)
Other theft
3.29(-35%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,366
95.27%
Other White
107
1.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.57%
Indian
33
0.49%
Irish
30
0.45%
Total population: 6,682

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,279
39.57%
Level 3 (A level)
919
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
814
14.13%
No qualifications
791
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
443
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 5,760

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,570
52.88%
Owns with a mortgage
933
31.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
8.25%
Social rents from council
142
4.78%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.75%
Total households: 2,969

Property prices in Marford, Gresford & Llay North

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 in Marford, Gresford & Llay North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marford, Gresford & Llay North 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 Marford, Gresford & Llay North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£349,998
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached27£244,000
Terraced12£209,500

10 years median price trend in Marford, Gresford & Llay North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marford, Gresford & Llay North.

All postcodes in Marford, Gresford & Llay North

LL120NW

Gresford Road

LL128YZ

Birch Drive

LL128NU

Chester Road

LL128SU

Woodridge Avenue

LL128TE

Sunnyridge Avenue

LL128LH

Wynnstay Lane

LL128NP

Bodwyn Park

LL128XQ

Laurel Close

LL128LA

Wynnstay Lane

LL128NB

Chester Road

LL128TW

Chantry Walks

LL120QN

Hickleton Grove

LL128HB

Pant Lane

LL128RA

Diamond Cottages

LL128UW

Vicarage Lane

LL129UF

Llay Road

LL120QB

Rackery Lane

LL120UG

Bramble Court

LL128ND

Cavendish Close

LL128UP

Holt Terrace

LL128YU

Nayland Avenue

LL120PB

Rackery Lane

LL120QL

Unwin Court

LL120TW

First Avenue

LL128HP

Redland Close

LL128LF

Wynnstay Lane

LL128PG

Lakeside Close

LL128UR

Vicarage Lane

LL139TN

Borras Road

LL120NX

Walnut Grove

LL128EP

Poplar Avenue

LL128HU

The Conifers

LL128SJ

Quarry Brow

LL120NZ

Rowan Close

LL128NT

Chester Road

LL120PE

Ellis Drive

LL120TY

Birch Court

LL128HF

Gresford Park

LL128TP

South View

LL120AB

Higher Lane

LL120AE

Dark Lane

LL120UW

Ffordd Gwenllian

LL128YA

Wynnstay Lane

LL120UX

Foxwood Rise

LL128NQ

Bodwyn Crescent

LL128PN

Belgrave Court

LL120TR

School Road

LL120QG

Gardner Court

Data Sources

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