Holyhead Road is in Chirk, Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL14 5HF 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 Holyhead Road, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL14 5HL, LL14 5LB, LL14 5LE, LL14 5LF, LL14 5NP, LL14 5HN, LL14 5LD, LL14 5NF, LL14 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL14 5HF is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 48.9% | 45.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 54.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 LL14 5HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 31.8% | 42.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 39% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 39% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 26.7% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 17% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.9% | 95.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyhead Road was 400.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 229.6% higher than the Chirk North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holyhead Road has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chirk North and the 15th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Holyhead Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2018-02-08 | £198,345 |
| Sherwood Holyhead Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-08-18 | £351,341 |
| Ty Carreg Holyhead Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2016-12-16 | £280,065 |
| Police Station Holyhead Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2014-07-03 | £202,293 |
| Ashover Holyhead Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-06-13 | £165,848 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gobowen Primary School School Lane , Gobowen SY11 3LD | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,842 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 | 2,121 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froncysyllte C.P. School Woodlands Road , Froncysyllte LL20 7RS | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol Lon Plas Kynmaston , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PA | - not rated | 3,799 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Mawr Primary School Plas Kynaston Lane , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PY | - not rated | 3,901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Kronospan Ltd Holyhead Road, Chirk | 544 yd | |
| Eurest Staff Canteen | Cadbury Ltd Station Avenue, Chirk | 811 yd | |
| Castle Tandoori | Tandoori Restaurant Station Avenue, Chirk | 815 yd | |
| Castle Bistro | 6, Courtyard Terrace Church Street, Chirk | 839 yd | |
| Teddy Bears Tea Room | Ground Floor Shop Unit 2, Greystones Church Street, Chirk | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirk A.A.A. | Chirk Amateur Athletic Association Holyhead Road, Chirk | 535 yd | |
| Hand Hotel | Hand Hotel Church Street, Chirk | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisa Indian Takeaway | Shop, 26 West View, Chirk | 168 yd | |
| Star Fish & Chips | 25 West View, Chirk | 218 yd | |
| The Steak Bar | Take Away, Castle View, 2 Colliery Road, Chirk | 535 yd | |
| Star pizza Chirk ltd | Unit 5 Colliery Road, Chirk | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co Op Late Shop Holyhead Road, Chirk | 535 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.