Postcode insights

LL12 7HR

Chestnut Avenue

Acton and Maesydre

Interactive map showing LL12 7HR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL12 7HR

Overview

Postcode LL12 7HR is located in an urban city, within the Acton and Maesydre ward of Wrexham in the Wales region, and forms part of the Maes-y-dre & Borras area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maes-y-dre & Borras is £46,887 per year. The nearest station is Wrexham General, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Maes-y-dre & Borras has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Maes-y-dre & Borras has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Maes-y-dre & Borras is £46,887 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL12 7HR.

Transport

The nearest station is Wrexham General located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL12 7HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wrexham General

N/A

Walking directions to Wrexham General
0.9 mi

Wrexham Central

N/A

Walking directions to Wrexham Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL12 7HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miActon ParkLargeWalking directions to Acton Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
5,895.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.04(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.8(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.38(+69%)
Other theft
7.82(+71%)
Burglary
5.21(+123%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
81.9%
Other White
33
10.12%
Chinese
10
3.07%
Bangladeshi
5
1.53%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.53%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
34.43%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.51%
Owns outright
28
22.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Acton and Maesydre

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £250K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Acton and Maesydre area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acton and Maesydre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£360,000£250
Semi-Detached16£193,250£211
Terraced11£182,500£217
Flats3£118,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acton and Maesydre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£130,000£155,000£118,500
2017£235,000£92,000£133,100£117,500
2018£240,000£100,000£140,370£127,000
2019£274,500£100,000£155,000£113,500
2020£277,500£76,500£155,000£128,500
2021£302,475£129,000£156,125£146,000
2022£350,000£127,000£200,000£151,500
2023£308,750£125,000£208,000£158,500
2024£264,000£127,500£183,500£180,000
2025£346,250£105,000£224,500£173,500
2026£438,750£118,000£171,250£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£145£160£160
2017£194£136£145£139
2018£168£148£153£139
2019£186£172£164£137
2020£178£129£171£133
2021£229£156£179£169
2022£233£170£195£172
2023£244£177£216£187
2024£225£174£220£191
2025£246£163£235£207
2026£297£180£184£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Acton and Maesydre in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 7HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 7HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202524, Central Avenue, Wrexham, LL12 7LATerracedLeasehold£105,000
10 Apr 20266, Yale Grove, Wrexham, LL12 7HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
28 Jan 202613, Yale Grove, Wrexham, LL12 7HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
02 Dec 202526, Yale Grove, Wrexham, LL12 7HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£118,000
09 Apr 202536, Oak Drive, Wrexham, LL12 7HLTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the LL12 7HR postcode area, located within Maes-y-dre & Borras, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL12 7HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableActon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableAlexandra C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableRhosddu Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL12 7HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL12 7HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyMarsh Crescent, Wrexham, LL12 7BGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisons Daily81-83 Holt Road, Wrexham, LL13 8NGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAsdaHolt Road, Wrexham, LL13 8HLWalking directions to Asda

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL12 7HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Everall

Acton and Maesydre - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Andrew Ranger

Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictWrexhamW06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWrexhamW07000111
WardActon and MaesydreW05001714
ParishActonW04000890
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maes-y-dre & BorrasW02000426
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wrexham 023EW01000342
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL12 7HR

Is LL12 7HR (Maes-y-dre & Borras) safe?

The area around LL12 7HR records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL12 7HR?

The median sale price around LL12 7HR in Maes-y-dre & Borras is £197,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL12 7HR?

There are 14 schools close to LL12 7HR, including Acton Primary, Alexandra C.P. School and Rhosddu Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL12 7HR?

The closest station to LL12 7HR is Wrexham General, about 1,373 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL12 7HR?

LL12 7HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 542 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL12 7HR (Maes-y-dre & Borras) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 7HR is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Everall (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.