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About

Penycae is a ward located in the southern part of Wrexham County Borough. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments and older terraced homes. It is situated on the lower slopes of the Ruabon Mountain, providing a backdrop to the community. Local amenities are centred around the village, serving the daily needs of residents.

The landscape is marked by its historical connection to the mining industry, with former colliery sites shaping the local geography. A notable local feature is the heritage of the Bersham Ironworks, which played a significant role in the region's industrial past. The ward includes areas of green space and footpaths that lead into the surrounding upland scenery.

Area overview

On average Penycae has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penycae is £45,932 per year. Penycae is home to around 2,186 people, with a population density of about 1,418.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penycae Population
2,186
Population density
1,418.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.64(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.18(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.81(-12%)
Public order
5.49(-39%)
Other crime
3.66(+55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,053
93.83%
Other White
72
3.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.55%
African
11
0.5%
Irish
11
0.5%
Total population: 2,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
451
26.81%
Level 4 qualifications or above
377
22.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
271
16.11%
Level 3 (A level)
241
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 1,682

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
266
30.79%
Owns outright
244
28.24%
Owns with a mortgage
234
27.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
64
7.41%
Other social rented
34
3.94%
Total households: 864

Property prices in Penycae

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £162,550 in Penycae area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penycae 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 Penycae over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£390,000
Semi-Detached13£160,000
Terraced1£142,000

10 years median price trend in Penycae

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penycae.

All postcodes in Penycae

LL142NP

Delfryn

LL142NS

Trem Y Gardden

LL142DG

Maelor Avenue

LL142PN

Stryt Issa

LL142PA

Heol Mabon

LL142PW

Cefn Parc

LL142NF

Ffordd Llanerch

LL142PF

Afoneitha Road

LL142NH

Ffordd Llanerch

LL142NL

Bridge Street

LL142NR

Bronallt

LL142PT

Poplar Road

LL142PU

Mill Lane

LL142DE

Bridge Street

LL142PR

Pont Yr Afon

LL142NE

Ffordd Llanerch

LL142PD

Awelfryn

LL141UW

Stryt Yr Lampit

LL142PY

Poplar Road

LL142PG

Pont Yr Afon

LL142PQ

Hawthorn View

LL142PS

Bryn Eitha

LL142DF

Maelor View

LL142SF

Trem Y Berwyn

LL142ND

Ffordd Llanerch

LL142SE

Maesteg

LL142DH

Afoneitha Road

LL142NT

Coed Y Graig

LL142NG

Ffordd Llanerch

LL142PB

Bryn Afon

LL142PH

Cae Gabriel

LL142NN

Heol Y Bryn

LL142PE

Trofryn

LL142NW

Ffordd Ifor

LL142PL

Cae Gabriel

LL142PJ

Oakleigh

LL142NA

Ffordd Llanerch

LL142RA

Mill Lane

LL142NB

Ffordd Llanerch

LL142NU

Ffordd Llanerch

Data Sources

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