Friars Close is in Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL12 7RA is located in the Borras Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wrexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friars Close, Wrexham, LL12 7RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL12 7PU, LL12 7PY, LL12 7PT, LL12 7RD, LL13 9UX, LL12 7PS, LL12 8AH, LL12 7PG, LL13 9TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL12 7RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45% | 48.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.8% | 25.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 48.1% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 13.1% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 (64.4%) 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 | 33.5% | 26.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -21.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 37.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 23.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 24.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 24.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Close was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Acton and Maesydre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friars Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Acton and Maesydre and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Friars Close, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-12 | £196,117 |
| 1 Friars Close, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-06 | £236,092 |
| 11 Friars Close, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-09 | £223,668 |
| 8 Friars Close, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2024-02-29 | £189,119 |
| 11A Friars Close, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2023-09-08 | £227,326 |
LL12 7RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL12 7RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wat's Dyke C.P. School Garden Village , LL11 2TE | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barker's Lane C.P. School Barker's Lane , LL13 9TP | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Rhosnesni Rhosnesni Lane , LL13 9ET | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhosddu Primary School Price's Lane , Rhosddu LL11 2NB | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plas Coch Ffordd Stansty , Plas Coch LL11 2BU | - not rated | 1,953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunliffe Arms | Cunliffe Arms Jeffreys Road | 342 yd | |
| Acton Park Hotel | Acton Park Hotel, 110 Chester Road | 950 yd | |
| Pant Yr Ochain Hotel | Pant Yr Ochain Hall Hotel, Gresford | 952 yd | |
| The Four dogs | The Four Dogs Box Lane | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresford Sports & Social Club | Gresford Colliery Recreation Club Blue Bell Lane, Pandy | 1,018 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.