Postcode insights

LL20 8BL

Maes Pengwern

Llangollen

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Detailed insights for LL20 8BL

Overview

Postcode LL20 8BL is located in a rural town, within the Llangollen ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llangollen & Llandrillo area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llangollen & Llandrillo is £48,312 per year. The nearest station is Chirk, about 4.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Plas Newydd gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Llangollen & Llandrillo has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Llangollen & Llandrillo has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32%

Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Llangollen & Llandrillo is £48,312 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL20 8BL.

Transport

The nearest station is Chirk located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL20 8BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlas Newydd gardensSmallWalking directions to Plas Newydd gardens

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
2,724.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.41(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.72(+36%)
Shoplifting
12.05(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.5(+16%)
Public order
4.25(-48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
97.31%
Other White
4
1.35%
Other Asian
3
1.01%
Other
1
0.34%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
25.22%
No qualifications
41
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.61%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
31.15%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.69%
Social rents from council
26
21.31%
Other social rented
13
10.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.56%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Llangollen

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £295K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Llangollen area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £559,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llangollen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£330,000£291
Semi-Detached10£250,000£297
Terraced20£170,000£194
Flats7£147,250£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llangollen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangollen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,250£110,000£144,250£140,000
2017£258,000£129,975£169,500£142,500
2018£286,000£108,250£180,000£126,500
2019£315,000£170,000£190,475£135,250
2020£304,250£126,250£174,250£156,860
2021£275,000£134,975£210,000£152,000
2022£340,000£139,950£230,500£171,000
2023£315,000£135,000£225,000£159,000
2024£340,000£151,000£257,000£159,975
2025£327,550£141,500£250,000£177,000
2026£340,000£141,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangollen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangollen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£146£169£138
2017£193£212£173£166
2018£209£189£178£163
2019£221£206£177£177
2020£230£166£224£169
2021£248£197£246£213
2022£281£275£274£206
2023£279£254£192£189
2024£272£170£259£237
2025£295£263£244£194
2026£234£191£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangollen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL20 8BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL20 8BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20255, Maes Pengwern, Llangollen, LL20 8BATerracedFreehold£305,000
19 Sept 20258, Maes Pengwern, Llangollen, LL20 8BASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
17 Nov 202520, Pengwern, Llangollen, LL20 8ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
24 Apr 202591, Pengwern, Llangollen, LL20 8AUDetachedFreehold£210,000
23 May 202581, Pengwern, Llangollen, LL20 8ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the LL20 8BL postcode area, located within Llangollen & Llandrillo, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL20 8BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn Collen LlangollenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y GwernantWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Dinas BranWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL20 8BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL20 8BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodRegent Street, Llangollen, LL20 8HNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL20 8BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Anne Edwards

Llangollen - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Paul Keddie

Llangollen - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Becky Gittins

Clwyd East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd EastW07000094
WardLlangollenW05001341
ParishLlangollenW04000165
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llangollen & LlandrilloW02000057
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 016DW01000209
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced2002-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LL20 8BL

Is LL20 8BL (Llangollen & Llandrillo) safe?

The area around LL20 8BL records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LL20 8BL?

The median sale price around LL20 8BL in Llangollen & Llandrillo is £239,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL20 8BL?

There are 3 schools close to LL20 8BL, including Ysgol Bryn Collen Llangollen, Ysgol Gymraeg y Gwernant and Ysgol Dinas Bran. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL20 8BL?

LL20 8BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL20 8BL (Llangollen & Llandrillo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd East covering LL20 8BL is Becky Gittins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Karen Anne Edwards (Independent) and Paul Keddie (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.