Poplar Road is in Rhostyllen, Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL14 4BA is located in the Esclusham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Road, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, LL14 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL14 4AG, LL14 4AU, LL14 4BB, LL14 4AZ, LL14 4AT, LL14 4AD, LL14 4BN, LL14 4AS, LL14 4AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL14 4BA 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 | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 33.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 47% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
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 | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 38.4% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.1% | 10.4% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 15.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 93.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 88.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% lower than the Esclusham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Esclusham and the 184th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 Poplar Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2010-11-02 | £118,819 |
| Langdale House Poplar Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2000-04-28 | £209,164 |
LL14 4BA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhostyllen C.P. School School Street , Rhostyllen LL14 4AN | - not rated | 264 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Clywedog Ruthin Road , LL13 7UB | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic and Anglican Secondary School Sontley Road , LL13 7EN | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Children's Development Centre 7 Pierces Square , LL13 7NE | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Giles VC Church in Wales Primary School Mederia Hill , LL13 7HD | - not rated | 2,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Starbucks Wrexham Road, Rhostyllen | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The swan inn | Swan Inn Mount Street, Rhostyllen | 46 yd | |
| Black Lion Inn | Black Lion Inn Ddol, Bersham | 390 yd | |
| The Bersham Club Ltd | Bersham Sports And Social Club Bersham Road, Bersham | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kervan Pizza And Kebab House | 2 High Street, Rhostyllen | 50 yd | |
| Man Lee House | Shop, 69 Henblas Road, Rhostyllen | 137 yd | |
| China Star | 54 Wrexham Road, Rhostyllen | 463 yd | |
| Subway | Little Chef Wrexham Road, Rhostyllen | 685 yd | |
| Evergreen Fresh Foods ltd | Bersham Enterprise Centre Colliery Road, Rhostyllen | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop Rhostyllen | 50 Wrexham Road, Rhostyllen | 674 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.