Acton Gardens is in Wrexham and in Wrexham Maelor district. LL12 8DD is located in the Acton and Maesydre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wrexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acton Gardens, Wrexham, LL12 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL12 8BS, LL12 7RG, LL12 8DA, LL12 8BT, LL12 8DE, LL12 7RE, LL12 7RB, LL12 7YJ, LL12 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL12 8DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.6% | 27.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 50.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 35.8% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8DD this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 41.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| 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 Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 95.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 94.7% | 94.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Gardens was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Acton and Maesydre average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Acton Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Acton and Maesydre and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Acton Gardens, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-01-20 | £271,700 |
| 5 Acton Gardens, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-02 | £338,420 |
| 19 Acton Gardens, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-12-06 | £269,677 |
| 26 Acton Gardens, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2019-12-06 | £273,048 |
| 16 Acton Gardens, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,334 | 2019-07-19 | £192,031 |
LL12 8DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 819 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Rhosnesni Rhosnesni Lane , LL13 9ET | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhosddu Primary School Price's Lane , Rhosddu LL11 2NB | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plas Coch Ffordd Stansty , Plas Coch LL11 2BU | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alexandra C.P. School Park Avenue , Bodhyfryd LL12 7AZ | - not rated | 1,540 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 | 393 yd | |
| Acton Park Hotel | Acton Park Hotel, 110 Chester Road | 454 yd | |
| The Four dogs | The Four Dogs Box Lane | 523 yd | |
| The Snack Bar | Units At, 124 Rhosnesni Lane | 978 yd | |
| Cafeneo | 30 Borras Park Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | Shop, 34 Rhosnesni Lane | 865 yd | |
| Borras Fish Bar | 28 Borras Park Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Top Nosh | 37 Holyrood Crescent, Rhosddu | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Somerfield Stores Limited, 34 Borras Park Road | 1,017 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.