Postcode insights

LL12 8EF

Box Lane

Acton and Maesydre

Interactive map showing LL12 8EF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL12 8EF

Overview

Postcode LL12 8EF 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 are 2 parks 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
27.8%
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

27.8%

Approximately 27.8% 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 8EF.

Transport

The nearest station is Wrexham General located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL12 8EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wrexham General

N/A

Walking directions to Wrexham General

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
2,826.9 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
208
87.03%
Other White
19
7.95%
Bangladeshi
10
4.18%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.84%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
26.94%
No qualifications
46
23.83%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
29
26.85%
Social rents from council
28
25.93%
Owns with a mortgage
23
21.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
20.37%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.78%
Total households: 108

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 20258, Grange Close, Wrexham, LL12 7YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
14 Mar 202510, Grange Close, Wrexham, LL12 7YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
16 Apr 202659, Box Lane, Wrexham, LL12 8BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
23 Oct 202529, Box Lane, Wrexham, LL12 8BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£254,000
04 Apr 202555, Box Lane, Wrexham, LL12 8BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the LL12 8EF 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 8EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableActon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

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

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableRhosddu Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL12 8EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyMarsh Crescent, Wrexham, LL12 7BGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL12 8EF, 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 8EF

Is LL12 8EF (Maes-y-dre & Borras) safe?

The area around LL12 8EF 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 8EF?

The median sale price around LL12 8EF 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 8EF?

There are 9 schools close to LL12 8EF, including Acton Primary, Wat's Dyke C.P. School and Rhosddu Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL12 8EF?

The closest station to LL12 8EF is Wrexham General, about 1,498 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL12 8EF?

LL12 8EF 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 8EF (Maes-y-dre & Borras) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 8EF 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.