Lake Villas is in Gresford, Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL12 8PY is located in the Gresford East and West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wrexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lake Villas, Gresford, Wrexham, LL12 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL12 8RA, LL12 8NL, LL12 8PT, LL12 8PS, LL12 8HY, LL12 8RB, LL12 8RD, LL12 8RE, LL12 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL12 8PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LL12 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.3% | 28.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 56.3% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 39.3% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 3.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 17.6% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 44.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake Villas was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Gresford East and West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lake Villas has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gresford East and West and the 18th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lake Villas, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-10-23 | £458,333 |
| 2 Lake Villas, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-05-02 | £355,022 |
| 1 Lake Villas, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2000-03-13 | £425,741 |
LL12 8PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School School Hill , Gresford LL12 8RW | - not rated | 149 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Rofft C.P. School Wynnstay Lane , Marford LL12 8LA | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Community Primary School School Road , Llay LL12 0TR | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barker's Lane C.P. School Barker's Lane , LL13 9TP | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wat's Dyke C.P. School Garden Village , LL11 2TE | - not rated | 3,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresford Fish Bar | 23 Chester Road, Gresford | 312 yd | |
| Plough | The Plough, 44 Chester Road, Gresford | 348 yd | |
| Alf Jones Cycles | 82 Chester Road, Gresford | 552 yd | |
| The Beeches | The Beeches, Gresford | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn | Griffin Inn The Green, Gresford | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Takeaway | Fish And Chip Shop High Street, Gresford | 74 yd | |
| Golden city | 46 Chester Road, Gresford | 360 yd | |
| Fresh And Tasty | Shop, 48 Chester Road, Gresford | 366 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.