Overton Arcade is in Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL13 8HR is located in the Erddig electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wrexham. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Overton Arcade, Wrexham, LL13 8HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL13 8HY, LL13 8HP, LL13 8LY, LL13 8LW, LL11 1AG, LL13 8BS, LL13 7AA, LL11 1AH, LL13 8BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL13 8HR is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 42.9% | 42.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 57.1% | 57.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 8HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 58.1% | 59.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 23.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 53.6% | 38% | -15.6% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 40.2% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 16% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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 | 23.5% | 23.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 10.6% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 25.1% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 17% | 8.3% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.6% | 84.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 36.4% | 36.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 30.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 17.5% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 11.3% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 11.3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.1% | 76.7% | -31.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 23.3% | 1.3% | 22.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overton Arcade was 793.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.1% higher than the Brynyffynnon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overton Arcade has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brynyffynnon and the 5th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 426.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Overton Arcade, Wrexham, Wrexham Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-03-15 | £245,777 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Lea Road , LL13 7NA | - not rated | 264 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Giles VC Church in Wales Primary School Mederia Hill , LL13 7HD | - not rated | 394 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Children's Development Centre 7 Pierces Square , LL13 7NE | - not rated | 434 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alexandra C.P. School Park Avenue , Bodhyfryd LL12 7AZ | - not rated | 768 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic and Anglican Secondary School Sontley Road , LL13 7EN | - not rated | 914 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Cwtch | 29 High Street | 21 yd | |
| The Bank | Wine Bar And Bistro, The Bank, 43 High Street | 33 yd | |
| Tracey's Cafe | Stall P15, Butchers Market High Street | 49 yd | |
| High street Feeder | 8 High Street | 54 yd | |
| Frankies chicken and pizza | 7 High Street | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal oak | 34 - 35 High Street | 29 yd | |
| Ted's Bar | 36 High Street | 32 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 1 - 2 High Street | 78 yd | |
| Chequers Wine Bar | 7 - 9 Church Street | 79 yd | |
| THE KARAOKE BAR | 14 Town Hill | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy?s milkshakes wonders | Unit 5 Overton Arcade High Street | 5 yd | |
| Sakura | 22 Bank Street | 103 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 10 Town Hill | 123 yd | |
| Pizza Palace & Charcoal Grill | Take Away, 24 Abbot Street | 127 yd | |
| Sizzle | Sizzle, 23 Abbot Street | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chata Polska | 12 - 15 St Georges Crescent | 273 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Unit 12 Island Green | 312 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Supermarket Salop Road | 410 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | 21 - 21A Poplar Road | 415 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 8b Island Green | 440 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.