Postcode LL13 8BD is located in an urban city, within the Grosvenor ward of Wrexham in the Wales region, and forms part of the Town North, University & Rhos-ddu area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 513.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.0× 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 Wrexham Central, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bellevue Park.
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 430 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu has a very high crime rate, with approximately 513.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.6% 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 LL13 8BD.
The nearest station is Wrexham Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wrexham Central | N/A | Walking directions to Wrexham Central |
| 0.5 mi | Wrexham General | N/A | Walking directions to Wrexham General |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bellevue Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bellevue Park |
| 0.5 mi | Rhosddu Park | Small | Walking directions to Rhosddu Park |
| 0.2 mi | Llwyn Isaf | Small | Walking directions to Llwyn Isaf |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Grosvenor area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £251,750 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £175,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 16 | £150,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £106,500 | £130,000 | — |
| 2017 | £181,250 | £77,000 | £154,000 | £124,950 |
| 2018 | £177,850 | £116,475 | £152,000 | £112,500 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £99,750 | £175,000 | £107,000 |
| 2020 | £179,000 | £94,500 | £137,000 | £96,500 |
| 2021 | £203,000 | £93,000 | £155,000 | £102,000 |
| 2022 | £259,995 | £92,500 | £180,000 | £113,500 |
| 2023 | £272,995 | £175,000 | £146,500 | £112,500 |
| 2024 | £273,500 | £118,750 | £170,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £160,000 | £120,000 | £185,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £302,500 | £137,500 | — | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £137 | £151 | — |
| 2017 | £155 | £142 | £189 | £167 |
| 2018 | £177 | £153 | £163 | £113 |
| 2019 | £188 | £159 | £147 | £129 |
| 2020 | £187 | £158 | £173 | £120 |
| 2021 | £194 | £159 | £182 | £153 |
| 2022 | £278 | £160 | £162 | £147 |
| 2023 | £291 | £300 | £216 | £159 |
| 2024 | £267 | £181 | £161 | £165 |
| 2025 | £186 | £186 | £215 | £173 |
| 2026 | £257 | £163 | — | £159 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL13 8BD.
In the LL13 8BD postcode area, located within Town North, University & Rhos-ddu, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL13 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food Plus | 62-63 Chester Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BA | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | M.A.R. - Portuguese Store | Charles Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BT | Walking directions to M.A.R. - Portuguese Store |
| 0.1 mi | Casper Stores - Polish Supermarket | Market Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BY | Walking directions to Casper Stores - Polish Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Obehi's - African Community Market | Stryt Y Syfwr, Wrexham, LL11 1AP | Walking directions to Obehi's - African Community Market |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Shop | Abbot Street, Wrexham, LL13 8NB | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
Elected local representatives for LL13 8BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Grant Billington
Grosvenor - Elected 18 Jun 2026
Andrew Ranger
Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL13 8BD records about 513 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 LL13 8BD in Town North, University & Rhos-ddu is £155,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LL13 8BD, including St Mary's R.C. Primary School, St Giles VC Church in Wales Primary School and Woodlands Children's Development Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LL13 8BD is Wrexham Central, about 503 m away.
LL13 8BD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 430 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 LL13 8BD is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan Grant Billington (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).
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.