Eighth Avenue is in Llay, Wrexham and in Wrexham Maelor district. LL12 0SD is located in the Llay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wrexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eighth Avenue, Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL12 0SB, LL12 0SX, LL12 0SF, LL12 0SN, LL12 0SA, LL12 0SE, LL12 0SH, LL12 0SL, LL12 0SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL12 0SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 40.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 39.4% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 34.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 21.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LL12 0SD this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 32.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 94.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eighth Avenue was 183.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 268.5% higher than the Gwersyllt East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eighth Avenue has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Gwersyllt East and the 56th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Eighth Avenue, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-31 | £171,786 |
| 73 Eighth Avenue, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-09-23 | £162,591 |
| 22 Eighth Avenue, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-10-25 | £173,224 |
| 18 Eighth Avenue, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-07-09 | £155,987 |
| 57 Eighth Avenue, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-07-25 | £177,030 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Community Primary School School Road , Llay LL12 0TR | - not rated | 370 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Primary School School Hill , Gresford LL12 8RW | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abermorddu C.P. School Cymau Road , Caergwrle LL12 9DH | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Rofft C.P. School Wynnstay Lane , Marford LL12 8LA | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Alyn Church Street , Gwersyllt LL11 4HB | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist Chapel | Bethel Baptist Chapel Nant Y Gaer Road, Llay | 239 yd | |
| The Crown | Crown Inn Gresford Road, Llay | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llay Miners Welfare | Miners Welfare Institute Llay Road, Llay | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llay Kebab & Pizza | 3 Market Square, Fifth Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Anges butty box | 10 Nant Y Gaer Road, Llay | 256 yd | |
| HAO WEI | Takeaway, 6 Shones Lane, Llay | 301 yd | |
| Stubby's Fish Bar | 1 Council Street, Llay | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Convenience Store | 5 Market Square, Fifth Avenue | 143 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.