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LL12 8AD

Cavendish Square

Little Acton

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Detailed insights for LL12 8AD

Overview

Postcode LL12 8AD is located in an urban city, within the Little Acton ward of Wrexham in the Wales region, and forms part of the Town North, University & Rhos-ddu area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town North, University & Rhos-ddu is £42,909 per year. The nearest station is Wrexham General, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Town North, University & Rhos-ddu has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Town North, University & Rhos-ddu has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.3 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 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Town North, University & Rhos-ddu is £42,909 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL12 8AD.

Transport

The nearest station is Wrexham General located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL12 8AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miActon ParkLargeWalking directions to Acton Park
0.5 miGarden Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Garden Village Green

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
3,187.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.04(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.57(-73%)
Public order
2.68(-67%)
Vehicle crime
2.68(-7%)
Burglary
0.89(-62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
95.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.26%
Other White
3
1.26%
Irish
2
0.84%
Other Asian
1
0.42%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
30.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
19.82%
No qualifications
35
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.36%
Apprenticeship
20
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
67.74%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.87%
Social rents from council
2
1.61%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Little Acton

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £341K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Little Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£335,000£286
Semi-Detached14£247,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Acton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,000£145,000£133,000
2017£220,000£166,500£132,725
2018£195,000£175,000£236,350
2019£215,000£169,500£130,000
2020£237,500£176,000£147,000
2021£263,000£190,000£175,000
2022£300,000£227,500£171,750
2023£298,000£215,000£150,000
2024£266,100£270,000£190,500
2025£329,000£237,000£166,950
2026£335,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Acton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£195£169
2017£192£188£142
2018£203£198£166
2019£182£185£155
2020£210£188£207
2021£253£223£211
2022£266£244£225
2023£286£258£208
2024£254£254£263
2025£267£256£162
2026£302£283
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202523, Cavendish Square, Wrexham, LL12 8ADDetachedFreehold£256,000
05 Sept 202521, Kensington Grove, Wrexham, LL12 8AJDetachedFreehold£360,000
04 Apr 202511, Richmond Road, Wrexham, LL12 8AADetachedFreehold£350,000
15 Jul 202551, Windermere Road, Wrexham, LL12 8AHDetachedFreehold£325,000
16 Aug 202526, Windermere Road, Wrexham, LL12 8ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the LL12 8AD postcode area, located within Town North, University & Rhos-ddu, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL12 8AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableActon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableWat's Dyke C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Llan-y-pwllWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL12 8AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL12 8AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier - Little Acton19-21 Gladwyn Road, Wrexham, LL12 8BAWalking directions to Premier - Little Acton

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL12 8AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bill Baldwin

Little Acton - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Andrew Ranger

Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictWrexhamW06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWrexhamW07000111
WardLittle ActonW05001740
ParishActonW04000890
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town North, University & Rhos-dduW02000085
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wrexham 008DW01000387
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL12 8AD

Is LL12 8AD (Town North, University & Rhos-ddu) safe?

The area around LL12 8AD records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LL12 8AD?

The median sale price around LL12 8AD in Town North, University & Rhos-ddu is £280,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL12 8AD?

There are 7 schools close to LL12 8AD, including Acton Primary, Wat's Dyke C.P. School and Ysgol Llan-y-pwll. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL12 8AD?

LL12 8AD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL12 8AD (Town North, University & Rhos-ddu) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 8AD is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bill Baldwin (Independent).

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.