Postcode insights

LL12 7LY

Rhosnesni Lane

Acton and Maesydre

Interactive map showing LL12 7LY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL12 7LY

Overview

Postcode LL12 7LY 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Maes-y-dre & Borras has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Maes-y-dre & Borras has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 7LY.

Transport

The nearest station is Wrexham General located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL12 7LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Wrexham General

N/A

Walking directions to Wrexham General
0.8 mi

Wrexham Central

N/A

Walking directions to Wrexham Central

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
2,554 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.82(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.91(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.84(+48%)
Vehicle crime
7.23(+152%)
Shoplifting
5.68(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
94.04%
Other White
9
2.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.63%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
46.95%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.87%
Apprenticeship
16
6.11%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
48.44%
Owns with a mortgage
48
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.16%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Social rents from council
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 7LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 7LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202518, The Beeches, Wrexham, LL12 7BLTerracedFreehold£167,000
05 Sept 202526, The Beeches, Wrexham, LL12 7BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
23 Jun 202519, Lawson Road, Wrexham, LL12 7BASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
10 Apr 20266, Yale Grove, Wrexham, LL12 7HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
28 Jan 202613, Yale Grove, Wrexham, LL12 7HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the LL12 7LY 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 7LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableAlexandra C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableRhosddu Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGorwelion NewyddWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL12 7LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL12 7LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyMarsh Crescent, Wrexham, LL12 7BGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAsdaHolt Road, Wrexham, LL13 8HLWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons Daily81-83 Holt Road, Wrexham, LL13 8NGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLidlPowell Road, Wrexham, LL12 7BWWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miSpar59 Rhosddu Road, wrexham, LL11 2NWWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL12 7LY, 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 023GW01000393
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL12 7LY

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

The area around LL12 7LY 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 7LY?

The median sale price around LL12 7LY 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 7LY?

There are 16 schools close to LL12 7LY, including Alexandra C.P. School, Rhosddu Primary School and Gorwelion Newydd. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL12 7LY?

The closest station to LL12 7LY is Wrexham General, about 1,192 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL12 7LY?

LL12 7LY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 962 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 7LY 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.