Brook Street is in Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL13 7LR is located in the Brynyffynnon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wrexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Street, Wrexham, LL13 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL13 7LU, LL13 7LL, LL13 7LH, LL13 7NA, LL13 7LT, LL13 7HP, LL11 1TA, LL11 1SN, LL11 1SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL13 7LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LL13 7LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.5% | 52.9% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 28.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 23.2% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 27.3% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 10.7% | 5.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.5% | 87.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 59.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 59.2% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 21% | 31.5% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 25.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 59.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 18.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 21.8% | 1.3% | 20.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 136.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Brynyffynnon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brynyffynnon and the 86th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Brook Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2009-01-31 | £478,515 |
LL13 7LR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 213 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 69 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Children's Development Centre 7 Pierces Square , LL13 7NE | - not rated | 120 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Lea Road , LL13 7NA | - not rated | 165 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Giles VC Church in Wales Primary School Mederia Hill , LL13 7HD | - not rated | 411 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic and Anglican Secondary School Sontley Road , LL13 7EN | - not rated | 850 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra C.P. School Park Avenue , Bodhyfryd LL12 7AZ | - not rated | 1,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATIK | 33 - 35 Brook Street | 32 yd | |
| Wrexham Kitchen Cafe & Bistro | 12 Brook Street | 90 yd | |
| Thaidine | Burton Buildings, 30 Bridge Street | 117 yd | |
| Rock Suite | The Waiting Room, 15 Hill Street | 147 yd | |
| The Priory Cafe | 10 Priory Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Rail Sports & Social Club | Sports And Social Club, 44 Brook Street | 62 yd | |
| The Old Swan | The Old Swan Abbot Street | 148 yd | |
| The Cross Foxes | Last Orders, 15 Abbot Street | 160 yd | |
| The Parish | Cambrian Inn, 21 Town Hill | 166 yd | |
| Penny Black | Penny Black Abbot Street | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige kebab house | Mitre Building Brewery Place | 63 yd | |
| Eastern Touch | 8 Brook Street | 100 yd | |
| Central Kebab and pizza house | 12 Abbot Street | 141 yd | |
| Fried Chicken Wrexham | 32 Town Hill | 143 yd | |
| Smash and dough | 20 Town Hill | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Unit 12 Island Green | 97 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 8b Island Green | 211 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | 21 - 21A Poplar Road | 373 yd | |
| Chata Polska | 12 - 15 St Georges Crescent | 559 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Supermarket Salop Road | 577 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.