Sycamore Drive is in Marford, Wrexham and in Wrexham Maelor district. LL12 8XU is located in the Marford and Hoseley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wrexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Drive, Marford, Wrexham, LL12 8XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL12 8LS, LL12 8YZ, LL12 8XT, LL12 8XS, LL12 8PN, LL12 8YJ, LL12 8XN, LL12 8LT, LL12 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL12 8XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 23.9% | 24.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 56.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 50.4% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 33% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 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 | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 9.1% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 40.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.2% | 95.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Drive was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Gresford East and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gresford East and West and the 12th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sycamore Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-12-18 | £304,498 |
| 11 Sycamore Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2023-05-19 | £289,894 |
| 7 Sycamore Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-04-08 | £263,101 |
| 11 Sycamore Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2018-03-14 | £280,301 |
| 12 Sycamore Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-09-29 | £371,028 |
LL12 8XU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8XU 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rofft C.P. School Wynnstay Lane , Marford LL12 8LA | - not rated | 244 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints Primary School School Hill , Gresford LL12 8RW | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barker's Lane C.P. School Barker's Lane , LL13 9TP | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Community Primary School School Road , Llay LL12 0TR | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CIW Voluntary Controlled Primary School Chapel Lane , Rossett LL12 0EE | - not rated | 3,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alf Jones Cycles | 82 Chester Road, Gresford | 495 yd | |
| Gresford Fish Bar | 23 Chester Road, Gresford | 827 yd | |
| Plough | The Plough, 44 Chester Road, Gresford | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh And Tasty | Shop, 48 Chester Road, Gresford | 806 yd | |
| Golden city | 46 Chester Road, Gresford | 820 yd | |
| Yew Tree Takeaway | Fish And Chip Shop High Street, Gresford | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | The Co-operative Retail Services Ltd Marford Hill, Marford | 379 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.