Postcode LL12 8BB 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 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 Gwersyllt, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Garden Village Green.
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.0% 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.
The average income per household in Town North, University & Rhos-ddu is £42,909 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL12 8BB.
The nearest station is Gwersyllt located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Garden Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Garden Village Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £335,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £247,000 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8BB.
In the LL12 8BB postcode area, located within Town North, University & Rhos-ddu, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL12 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Little Acton | 19-21 Gladwyn Road, Wrexham, LL12 8BA | Walking directions to Premier - Little Acton |
Elected local representatives for LL12 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bill Baldwin
Little Acton - Elected 5 May 2022
Andrew Ranger
Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL12 8BB records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around LL12 8BB 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.
There are 7 schools close to LL12 8BB, including Acton Primary, Wat's Dyke C.P. School and Ysgol Llan-y-pwll. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LL12 8BB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 8BB is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bill Baldwin (Independent).
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.