Postcode insights

LL12 8UW

Vicarage Lane

Gresford East and West

Interactive map showing LL12 8UW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL12 8UW

Overview

Postcode LL12 8UW is located in a rural town, within the Gresford East and West ward of Wrexham in the Wales region, and forms part of the Marford, Gresford & Llay North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marford, Gresford & Llay North is £52,336 per year. The nearest station is Gwersyllt, about 2.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Marford, Gresford & Llay North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Marford, Gresford & Llay North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Marford, Gresford & Llay North is £52,336 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Gwersyllt located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
136.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.39(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.17(-45%)
Other theft
5.87(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.61(-64%)
Public order
1.3(-84%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
95.8%
Other White
6
2.1%
Irish
3
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
42.91%
No qualifications
42
16.54%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.84%
Apprenticeship
21
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
49.3%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.9%
Social rents from council
5
3.52%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.52%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Gresford East and West

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £305K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £273 per square foot) in Gresford East and West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £737,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gresford East and West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£294
Semi-Detached11£250,000£289
Terraced8£220,000£217
Flats1£75,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gresford East and West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gresford East and West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£411,000£172,500£148,000
2017£360,000£162,000£138,000
2018£360,000£192,000£145,000
2019£350,000£175,000£175,750
2020£375,000£198,750£159,500
2021£350,000£210,000£180,000
2022£390,000£225,000£198,500
2023£439,000£240,000£198,500
2024£350,000£240,000£252,500
2025£450,000£250,000£230,000
2026£382,500£248,750£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gresford East and West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gresford East and West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£189£169
2017£206£194£194
2018£209£229£186
2019£198£203£195
2020£239£205£180
2021£230£235£221
2022£297£252£261
2023£289£264£174
2024£303£290£225
2025£304£291£214
2026£268£267£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gresford East and West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gresford East and West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8UW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 8UW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 20261, Vicarage Lane, Wrexham, LL12 8UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
04 Nov 20251, Holt Terrace, Wrexham, LL12 8UPTerracedFreehold£242,500
20 Mar 202633, Annefield Park, Wrexham, LL12 8NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,500
07 Nov 202537, Annefield Park, Wrexham, LL12 8NRDetachedFreehold£305,000
17 Mar 202545, Annefield Park, Wrexham, LL12 8NRDetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the LL12 8UW postcode area, located within Marford, Gresford & Llay North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL12 8UW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAll Saints Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableThe Rofft C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL12 8UW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparNewton, Wrexham, LL12 8NEWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Jeremy Richard Kent

Gresford East and West - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Andrew Ranger

Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictWrexhamW06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWrexhamW07000111
ParishGresfordW04000895
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marford, Gresford & Llay NorthW02000424
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wrexham 021DW01000370
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL12 8UW

Is LL12 8UW (Marford, Gresford & Llay North) safe?

The area around LL12 8UW records about 23 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LL12 8UW?

The median sale price around LL12 8UW in Marford, Gresford & Llay North is £242,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL12 8UW?

There are 2 schools close to LL12 8UW, including All Saints Primary School and The Rofft C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL12 8UW?

LL12 8UW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL12 8UW (Marford, Gresford & Llay North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 8UW is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeremy Richard Kent (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.