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Penycae and Ruabon South

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Penycae and Ruabon South Population

2,607

Population density

81.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.69(-16%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.26(+19%)

Shoplifting

14.58(+110%)

Other theft

6.52(+29%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.52(-19%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

2,510

96.35%

Other White

1.46%

Indian

0.35%

Irish

0.31%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.27%

Total population: 2,605

Economics

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

Owns outright

442

39.15%

Owns with a mortgage

354

31.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

157

13.91%

Social rents from council

6.82%

Other social rented

4.96%

Total households: 1,129

Property prices in Penycae and Ruabon South

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Penycae and Ruabon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Penycae and Ruabon South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£267,500	£180,000	£202,000	£390,000	£610,000
Flats	3	£230,000	£217,400	£223,000	£247,500	£261,500
Semi-Detached	8	£173,000	£150,900	£166,413	£178,125	£179,475
Terraced	9	£172,500	£117,780	£129,000	£180,000	£212,200

10 years median price trend in Penycae and Ruabon South

All postcodes in Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146EP

Rhodfa Watkin

LL146DX

Millbrook

LL146BT

Pont Adam

LL146LJ

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL146DD

Paddock Row

LL142RD

Hill Street

LL142RR

Cristionydd

LL146EA

Westend Terrace

LL146LN

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146TB

Llwyn Bach

LL146HS

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146EN

Llangollen Road

LL146HR

Pen Y Lan

LL146HT

Crab Row

LL142TR

Allt Copperas

LL146LU

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL146TG

Parkland Walk

LL146LW

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142RT

Hall Street

LL146EG

Pont Adam Crescent

LL146DB

Tanylan

LL142SA

Copperas Hill

LL142SD

Allt Copperas

LL146ED

Pont Adam Crescent

LL146TA

Cil Y Coed

LL141TT

Cristionydd

LL146DJ

Paddock Row

LL146DU

Pont Adam

LL142RL

Church Street

LL146EJ

Wynnstay Gardens

LL146LB

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL146TE

Spinney Walk

LL141UG

Tainant

LL142RW

Brynyffynnon Road

LL146LQ

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL141TW

Ruabon Road

LL143EH

Ffordd Plas Bennion

LL146LR

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142RN

Mammoth Grove

LL146HP

Pen Y Lan

LL146DA

Bridge Street

LL146DF

Little Street

LL142EG

Bryn Y Coed

LL146EE

Pont Adam Crescent

LL146LS

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142RP

Groesfan

LL146TD

Church View

LL142RE

Maes Y Nant

LL141UF

Maesydd

LL142RB

Lambpit Street

LL146FW

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL142RS

Cristionydd

LL142RY

Hall Street

LL142SG

Hill Close

LL146DG

The Walks

LL146EH

Pont Adam Crescent

LL141TP

Plasbennion Road

LL142RF

Chapel Street

LL146DP

Wynnstay Yard

LL146LA

Wynnstay Hall Estate

LL146BU

Wynnstay Mews

LL146DW

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142RG

Bro Awelon

LL146TF

Village Meadow

LL142RH

Bridge Street

LL146EL

Maes Mabon

LL142LY

Gardd Francis

LL146EQ

James Park Way

LL146HW

Pen Y Lan

LL141UE

Drefechan

LL146DH

Railway Terrace

LL146DE

Duke Street

LL146DL

Station Road

LL146EF

Pont Adam Crescent

LL146RW

Llangollen Road

LL146LP

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL141TR

Wynn Hall Terrace

LL141TS

Sweeney Mount

LL142SJ

Coed Y Nant

LL146LT

Penycae and Ruabon South

LL142RU

Hall Street

LL146LL

Vicarage Fields

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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