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Penycae and Ruabon South

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About

Penycae and Ruabon South is a ward in the southern part of Wrexham County Borough. The area encompasses the village of Penycae and the southern portion of Ruabon, lying near the border with England. The landscape is characterised by its position on the eastern slopes of the Ruabon Mountain, with residential areas set against a backdrop of former industrial land and green hills.

The local geography is significantly shaped by its mining history, with the legacy of the Bersham Colliery evident in the surrounding terrain. A notable local landmark is the distinctive brick viaduct that carries the railway line across the valley, a remnant of the area's important transport links. The community is residential in nature, with local services centred around the villages.

Area overview

On average Penycae and Ruabon South has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penycae and Ruabon South is £46,640 per year. Penycae and Ruabon South is home to around 2,607 people, with a population density of about 81.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penycae and Ruabon South Population
2,607
Population density
81.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.37(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.63(+74%)
Shoplifting
14.96(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(-11%)
Other theft
6.14(+34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,510
96.35%
Other White
38
1.46%
Indian
9
0.35%
Irish
8
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
0.27%
Total population: 2,605

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
670
30.98%
Level 3 (A level)
385
17.8%
No qualifications
341
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
337
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
229
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 2,163

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
442
39.15%
Owns with a mortgage
354
31.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
157
13.91%
Social rents from council
77
6.82%
Other social rented
56
4.96%
Total households: 1,129

Property prices in Penycae and Ruabon South

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £266K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Penycae and Ruabon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,950 up to £480,700.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penycae and Ruabon South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats2£251,000£123
Detached10£247,498£253
Semi-Detached9£180,000£268
Terraced6£161,250£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penycae and Ruabon South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penycae and Ruabon South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153,000£146,000£127,500£146,000
2017£185,000£50,000£124,000£111,000
2018£282,500£184,000£124,000£93,500
2019£217,000£155,000£141,500£127,500
2020£219,500£198,000£135,500£161,000
2021£230,000£182,500£143,975£145,000
2022£277,500£325,000£159,000£185,000
2023£220,000£172,000£158,000
2024£270,000£183,500£194,000£170,000
2025£267,500£233,500£178,250£172,500
2026£230,000£480,700£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penycae and Ruabon South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penycae and Ruabon South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£199£166£140
2017£188£165£124
2018£172£148£175£158
2019£186£165£200£182
2020£175£172£213£183
2021£219£169£189£151
2022£241£99£219£205
2023£231£227£177
2024£231£102£236£179
2025£244£197£262£200
2026£306£417£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penycae and Ruabon South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penycae and Ruabon South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Penycae and Ruabon South

Is Penycae and Ruabon South safe?

Penycae and Ruabon South records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penycae and Ruabon South?

The median sale price in Penycae and Ruabon South is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Penycae and Ruabon South?

Penycae and Ruabon South scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penycae and Ruabon South sits around rank 1,295 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 Penycae and Ruabon South?

The average household income in Penycae and Ruabon South is around £46,640 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penycae and Ruabon South?

Penycae and Ruabon South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alison Tynan (Independent).

All postcodes in Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146DB

Tanylan

LL142EG

Bryn Y Coed

LL142RR

Cristionydd

LL146TB

Llwyn Bach

LL146RW

Llangollen Road

LL146HW

Pen Y Lan

LL146DA

Bridge Street

LL146HR

Pen Y Lan

LL143EH

Ffordd Plas Bennion

LL146TG

Parkland Walk

LL146LA

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL146TE

Spinney Walk

LL146DH

Railway Terrace

LL142RG

Bro Awelon

LL146LW

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146LQ

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL142RY

Hall Street

LL146HS

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142RT

Hall Street

LL146LL

Vicarage Fields

LL146EF

Pont Adam Crescent

LL142RD

Hill Street

LL146EH

Pont Adam Crescent

LL142RP

Groesfan

LL146BU

Wynnstay Mews

LL146EQ

James Park Way

LL142RF

Chapel Street

LL142RU

Hall Street

LL142RB

Lambpit Street

LL146DW

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142TR

Allt Copperas

LL146EJ

Wynnstay Gardens

LL146ED

Pont Adam Crescent

LL146DU

Pont Adam

LL146LB

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL146DF

Little Street

LL146LJ

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL142SG

Hill Close

LL146TF

Village Meadow

LL142RS

Cristionydd

LL146LT

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL141UF

Maesydd

LL141TW

Ruabon Road

LL146DJ

Paddock Row

LL146DL

Station Road

LL146LU

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL141UE

Drefechan

LL142SD

Allt Copperas

LL146EE

Pont Adam Crescent

LL142RN

Mammoth Grove

LL146LR

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142RW

Brynyffynnon Road

LL141TT

Cristionydd

LL142RL

Church Street

LL146EL

Maes Mabon

LL146FW

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL146EG

Pont Adam Crescent

LL146LN

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146HT

Crab Row

LL141TS

Sweeney Mount

LL142SA

Copperas Hill

LL146EA

Westend Terrace

LL141UG

Tainant

LL142RH

Bridge Street

LL146HP

Pen Y Lan

LL141TP

Plasbennion Road

LL146EN

Llangollen Road

LL142RE

Maes Y Nant

LL142LY

Gardd Francis

LL146TD

Church View

LL142SJ

Coed Y Nant

LL146TA

Cil Y Coed

LL146DD

Paddock Row

LL146BT

Pont Adam

LL146DX

Millbrook

LL146LP

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146DP

Wynnstay Yard

LL141TR

Wynn Hall Terrace

LL146DE

Duke Street

LL146EP

Rhodfa Watkin

LL146DG

The Walks

LL146LS

Penycae and Ruabon South

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.