Postcode LL13 8HB is located in an urban city, within the Smithfield ward of Wrexham in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hermitage & Whitegate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 278.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hermitage & Whitegate is £36,626 per year. The nearest station is Wrexham Central, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Llwyn Isaf.
Hermitage & Whitegate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 163 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Hermitage & Whitegate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 278.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hermitage & Whitegate is £36,626 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL13 8HB.
The nearest station is Wrexham Central located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wrexham Central | N/A | Walking directions to Wrexham Central |
| 0.8 mi | Wrexham General | N/A | Walking directions to Wrexham General |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Llwyn Isaf | Small | Walking directions to Llwyn Isaf |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Smithfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £180,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £170,000 | £136 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £148,000 | £145 |
| Terraced | 15 | £135,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 8 | £105,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £78,000 | £109,950 | £92,500 |
| 2017 | £98,000 | £115,000 | £97,500 |
| 2018 | £100,000 | £116,000 | £87,000 |
| 2019 | £88,250 | £115,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £91,000 | £132,000 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £94,000 | £134,225 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £87,000 | £141,000 | £111,500 |
| 2023 | £100,000 | £147,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £100,000 | £141,500 | £117,750 |
| 2025 | £105,750 | £135,000 | £127,500 |
| 2026 | £112,000 | £148,000 | £137,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £156 | £117 |
| 2017 | £169 | £159 | £137 |
| 2018 | £157 | £112 | £112 |
| 2019 | £143 | £159 | £116 |
| 2020 | £155 | £141 | £115 |
| 2021 | £157 | £173 | £140 |
| 2022 | £169 | £162 | £147 |
| 2023 | £172 | £160 | £148 |
| 2024 | £173 | £169 | £147 |
| 2025 | £192 | £151 | £164 |
| 2026 | £204 | £145 | £174 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL13 8HB.
In the LL13 8HB postcode area, located within Hermitage & Whitegate, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL13 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chata Polska | Hightown Road, Wrexham, LL13 8EN | Walking directions to Chata Polska |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Crescent Road, Wrexham, LL13 8HF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | M.A.R. - Portuguese Store | Charles Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BT | Walking directions to M.A.R. - Portuguese Store |
| 0.3 mi | Casper Stores - Polish Supermarket | Market Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BY | Walking directions to Casper Stores - Polish Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | 62-63 Chester Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BA | Walking directions to Food Plus |
Elected local representatives for LL13 8HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Jolley
Smithfield - Elected 23 Feb 2023
Andrew Ranger
Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL13 8HB records about 279 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 8HB in Hermitage & Whitegate is £120,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LL13 8HB, including Alexandra C.P. School, St Giles VC Church in Wales Primary School and Hafod - y - Wern Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LL13 8HB is Wrexham Central, about 989 m away.
LL13 8HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 163 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 8HB is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Jolley (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.