Postcode insights

LL12 8RN

Pentre Lane

Llay

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Detailed insights for LL12 8RN

Overview

Postcode LL12 8RN is located in a rural town, within the Llay ward of Wrexham in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llay South & Gwersyllt East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llay South & Gwersyllt East is £44,016 per year. The nearest station is Gwersyllt, about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
53.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Llay South & Gwersyllt East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Llay South & Gwersyllt East has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.6%

Approximately 53.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Llay South & Gwersyllt East is £44,016 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Gwersyllt located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
817.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.53(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.34(+33%)
Public order
6.19(-25%)
Other theft
4.33(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.1(-58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
95.1%
Other Asian
5
1.63%
Other White
5
1.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.98%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.05%
No qualifications
52
24.19%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
53.64%
Owns outright
20
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Llay

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £319K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Llay area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£318,500£265
Semi-Detached20£200,000£249
Terraced6£135,000£149
Flats1£90,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£124,000£127,950
2017£218,000£126,500£130,000
2018£198,750£141,000£122,000
2019£194,950£133,000£134,000
2020£260,995£127,000£150,000
2021£249,995£159,975£163,000
2022£279,995£170,000£150,000
2023£297,995£166,000£217,498
2024£319,995£155,000£284,000
2025£310,000£172,500£158,500
2026£285,000£203,500£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£139£167
2017£205£185£151
2018£199£174£151
2019£200£157£163
2020£220£157£147
2021£235£181£206
2022£243£215£200
2023£266£216£267
2024£271£203£307
2025£260£228£153
2026£279£270£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2025131, Bryn Place, Wrexham, LL12 0LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
15 Apr 20253, Victory Place, Wrexham, LL12 0LRTerracedFreehold£165,000
20 Jun 20257, Laburnum Court, Wrexham, LL12 0SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
14 May 2026Holly Bush Cottage, Singrett Hill, Wrexham, LL12 0NRDetachedFreehold£237,500

Schools

In the LL12 8RN postcode area, located within Llay South & Gwersyllt East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL12 8RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableAll Saints Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePark Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL12 8RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisons DailyFifth Avenue, Llay, LL12 0SAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Bryan Apsley

Llay - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Rob Walsh

Llay - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Andrew Ranger

Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictWrexhamW06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWrexhamW07000111
WardLlayW05001742
ParishLlayW04000233
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llay South & Gwersyllt EastW02000080
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wrexham 003EW01000392
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL12 8RN

Is LL12 8RN (Llay South & Gwersyllt East) safe?

The area around LL12 8RN records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LL12 8RN?

The median sale price around LL12 8RN in Llay South & Gwersyllt East is £235,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL12 8RN?

There are 2 schools close to LL12 8RN, including All Saints Primary School and Park Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL12 8RN?

LL12 8RN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 383 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL12 8RN (Llay South & Gwersyllt East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 8RN is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bryan Apsley (Labour Party) and Rob Walsh (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.