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Overton and Maelor South

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About

Overton sits within the Maelor South ward, an area characterised by its rural landscape on the Welsh side of the border with England. The village itself is a linear settlement stretching along the B5069, with many buildings constructed from local brick and timber. The surrounding farmland is predominantly used for arable crops and pasture, defining the open views and quiet lanes. This is a working agricultural area with a settled community.

A specific feature is the collection of over thirty Commonwealth War Graves in the churchyard of St. Mary the Virgin, reflecting the area's historical military connections. The community is served by local amenities including a primary school, village hall, and several public houses. The River Dee forms a significant part of the western boundary, with the land lying within the Vale of Llangollen, influencing both the topography and land use patterns.

Area overview

On average Overton and Maelor South has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Overton and Maelor South is £49,669 per year. Overton and Maelor South is home to around 2,725 people, with a population density of about 73.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Overton and Maelor South Population
2,725
Population density
73.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.39(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.34(-44%)
Other theft
4.4(-4%)
Burglary
3.3(+41%)
Public order
1.83(-78%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,631
96.59%
Other White
37
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.29%
Other
8
0.29%
Irish
7
0.26%
Total population: 2,724

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
810
36.42%
No qualifications
363
16.32%
Level 3 (A level)
363
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
328
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
199
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 2,224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
509
43.77%
Owns with a mortgage
363
31.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
154
13.24%
Social rents from council
84
7.22%
Other social rented
23
1.98%
Total households: 1,163

Property prices in Overton and Maelor South

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £379K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Overton and Maelor South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Overton and Maelor South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£360,000£258
Semi-Detached8£219,995£243
Terraced5£178,000£213
Flats1£120,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Overton and Maelor South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overton and Maelor South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£148,998£140,125
2017£262,173£142,498£130,000
2018£252,000£155,250£126,000
2019£259,995£157,998£142,000
2020£262,500£172,250£128,000
2021£271,500£167,000£158,000
2022£275,000£189,995£146,000
2023£355,000£199,995£165,000
2024£355,000£200,000£171,500
2025£380,000£219,995£190,000
2026£360,000£209,998£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overton and Maelor South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overton and Maelor South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£167£165
2017£184£182£165
2018£194£207£189
2019£192£188£184
2020£187£188£190
2021£215£211£177
2022£232£205£204
2023£278£215£194
2024£245£200£212
2025£264£267£219
2026£235£231£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overton and Maelor South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Overton and Maelor South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Overton and Maelor South

Is Overton and Maelor South safe?

Overton and Maelor South records about 37 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 Overton and Maelor South?

The median sale price in Overton and Maelor South is £277,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Overton and Maelor South?

Overton and Maelor South scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Overton and Maelor South sits around rank 1,487 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 Overton and Maelor South?

The average household income in Overton and Maelor South is around £49,669 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Overton and Maelor South?

Overton and Maelor South is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Bernard McCusker (Independent).

All postcodes in Overton and Maelor South

LL130JP

Penley Hall Drive

LL130ER

Plas Madoc

LL130EN

Church Road

LL130LF

Grange Road

SY132LE

Overton and Maelor South

LL130SJ

Brookfield Close

LL130EW

Poethlyn Terrace

SY132LR

Cadney Lane

LL130HW

Cae Dyah Lane

LL130LS

Bryn Lane

LL130GB

Overton and Maelor South

LL130EH

Salop Road

LL130EF

Station Road

LL130EA

Willow Street

LL130LL

Dymock Place

LL130HB

Bangor Road

LL130QJ

Green Farm Court

LL130EZ

Mill Court

LL130LJ

Station Road

LL130EU

Turning Street

LL130JT

Winston Way

LL130DS

Eytonhall Lane

SY132LS

Moss Lane

LL130NN

Pendas Park

LL130HG

Wrexham Road

LL130LY

Lion Lane

LL130JU

Chapel Gardens

LL130HA

Parkside

LL130ES

School Lane

LL130LG

Oswestry Road

LL130LW

Park Villas

LL130LT

Park Lane

LL130DQ

Old School Mews

LL130LQ

Hollybush Lane

SY133DR

Tarts Hill

LL130QQ

Alson Street

LL130HT

Lightwood Green

LL130HL

Turning Street

SY132LW

Cadney Lane

LL130HY

Station Road

LL130EL

Millwood Rise

SY132LN

Cadney Lane

LL130EB

Sundorne

SY132LB

Station Cottages

LL130NF

Vicarage Lane

LL130JN

Tudor Drive

LL130NE

Oakwood Park

LL130JR

Hillcrest

SY132LD

Cadney Lane

SY132LU

Chapel View

LL130HJ

Bramblewood Close

LL130LH

Winston Way

LL130NL

Hillcrest

LL130HR

Cloy Lane

LL130NB

Higher Penley

LL130FG

Yew Tree Court

LL130LB

Grange Road

LL130FA

St Marys Court

LL130HF

Wrexham Road

LL130JW

Westway

LL130NW

Oak Avenue

LL130DX

Salop Mews

LL130HP

Bangor Road

LL130ED

High Street

LL130NA

Redhall Lane

LL130HS

Lightwood Green

LL130EE

Penyllan Street

LL130DU

Dispensary Row

LL130EQ

Clerc-Y-Mendy

LL130EY

Parkside

SY132LJ

Overton and Maelor South

LL130LR

Llanerch Panna

LL130FB

Peel Close

LL130EG

Salop Road

LL130FJ

The Pines

LL130EJ

Bryn Y Pys Court

LL130EX

Springfield Park

SY132LL

Cambrian View

LL130NG

Vicarage Lane

LL130HE

Maelor Court

LL130DT

High Street

LL130JS

Polska Street

LL130HH

Argoed Lane

SY132LY

Eatonfield Close

LL130QE

Henka Road

LL130EP

St Marys Avenue

LL130ND

Burgess Lane

SY132LQ

Overton and Maelor South

SY132LP

Cadney Lane

SY132LX

Canal Paddocks

LL130HU

Industrial Estate

SY132LA

Overton and Maelor South

LL130NH

Vicarage Lane

LL130FF

Oak Drive

LL130DY

Wrexham Road

LL130LD

Hanmer Close

LL130LN

Lane End

LL130ET

Deva Terrace

LL130LP

Ellesmere Lane

LL130LE

Grange Road

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.