Postcode LL12 8JS 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 Gwersyllt, about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 8JS.
The nearest station is Gwersyllt located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8JS.
In the LL12 8JS 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 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier - Little Acton | 19-21 Gladwyn Road, Wrexham, LL12 8BA | Walking directions to Premier - Little Acton |
Elected local representatives for LL12 8JS, 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 8JS 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.
The median sale price around LL12 8JS 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 5 schools close to LL12 8JS, including Acton Primary, Wat's Dyke C.P. School and Barker's Lane C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LL12 8JS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 8JS 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.