Crogen is in Chirk, Wrexham and in Glyndwr district. LL14 5BE is located in the Chirk North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crogen, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL14 5DJ, LL14 5RG, LL14 5RF, LL14 5BJ, LL14 5EQ, LL14 5BF, LL14 5BX, LL14 5BZ, LL14 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL14 5BE 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 | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 33.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 50.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 51.8% | 48.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 | 18.5% | 16.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 23.9% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crogen was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Chirk North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crogen has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chirk North and the 94th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Crogen, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-07-05 | £153,800 |
| 158 Crogen, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-02-18 | £166,849 |
| 170 Crogen, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-07-05 | £160,769 |
| 136 Crogen, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-09-10 | £214,464 |
| 130 Crogen, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2018-04-27 | £221,687 |
LL14 5BE 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rhyn Primary School Old Chirk Road , Weston Rhyn SY10 7SR | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) Moors Bank , St Martins SY10 7BD | 2out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentre Church in Wales Controlled Primary School Pentre , Chirk LL14 5AW | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol Lon Plas Kynmaston , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PA | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Mawr Primary School Plas Kynaston Lane , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PY | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Froncysyllte C.P. School Woodlands Road , Froncysyllte LL20 7RS | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish & Chips | 25 West View, Chirk | 654 yd | |
| Anisa Indian Takeaway | Shop, 26 West View, Chirk | 678 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.