LL14 5BL is in Chirk, Wrexham and Glyndwr district. LL14 5BL is located in the Dyffryn Ceiriog electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL14 5BL is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 44.9% | 46.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 55.1% | 53.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LL14 5BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 29.8% | 26.8% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 58% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 49.2% | 41.5% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 36.8% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 14% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 18.3% | 15.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 38.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL14 5BL was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.0% lower than the Chirk North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
LL14 5BL has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chirk North and the 7th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Castle Mill, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-01-25 | £338,975 |
| 2 Ty Brickley, Wrexham, Wrexham Other, an established residential building | £22,452,000 | 2021-12-02 | £23,215,044 |
| Gwyningar Cottage, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-11-22 | £543,114 |
| Chirk Fishery, Wrexham, Wrexham Other, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2019-12-19 | £101,487 |
| Bron Heulog, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-08-13 | £480,712 |
LL14 5BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LL14 5BL 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selattyn CofE Primary School Glyn Road , Selattyn SY10 7DH | 3out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froncysyllte C.P. School Woodlands Road , Froncysyllte LL20 7RS | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentre Church in Wales Controlled Primary School Pentre , Chirk LL14 5AW | - not rated | 4,021 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 4,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol Lon Plas Kynmaston , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PA | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Mawr Primary School Plas Kynaston Lane , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PY | - not rated | 5,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirk Castle Cafe | Visitor Information, Chirk Castle, Chirk | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant Chirk Park, Halton | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookside Leisure Park BROOKSIDE LEISURE PARK BROOKSIDE LEISURE PARK QUINTA PARK BOUNDARY ROAD TO COUNTY BOUNDARY PEN Y BRYN | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 958 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 | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 53.3% |
| Median download speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.