St Marys Precinct is in Chirk, Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL14 5HX is located in the Chirk South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Precinct, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL14 5LW, LL14 5HD, LL14 5HB, LL14 5LQ, LL14 5ET, LL14 5LS, LL14 5EU, LL14 5PE, LL14 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL14 5HX is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 52.9% | 45.6% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 54.4% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 5HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.1% | 45.5% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 28.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 6.7% | -9.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.5% | 28.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 23.7% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 13.9% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around LL14 5HX this area, 42.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 42.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 23.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 9.6% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 17.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.1% | 98.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Precinct was 203.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% higher than the Chirk North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Marys Precinct has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chirk North and the 46th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 182.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 St Marys Precinct, Wrexham, Wrexham Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-02-12 | £241,637 |
| Unit 3A-3C St Marys Precinct, Wrexham, Wrexham Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-12-18 | £131,633 |
LL14 5HX 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gobowen Primary School School Lane , Gobowen SY11 3LD | 3out of 4 | 4,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selattyn CofE Primary School Glyn Road , Selattyn SY10 7DH | 3out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentre Church in Wales Controlled Primary School Pentre , Chirk LL14 5AW | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Froncysyllte C.P. School Woodlands Road , Froncysyllte LL20 7RS | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol Lon Plas Kynmaston , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PA | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Mawr Primary School Plas Kynaston Lane , Cefn Mawr LL14 3PY | - not rated | 4,822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Bears Tea Room | Ground Floor Shop Unit 2, Greystones Church Street, Chirk | 0 yd | |
| Castle Bistro | 6, Courtyard Terrace Church Street, Chirk | 95 yd | |
| Castle Tandoori | Tandoori Restaurant Station Avenue, Chirk | 131 yd | |
| Eurest Staff Canteen | Cadbury Ltd Station Avenue, Chirk | 359 yd | |
| Caffi Wylfa | Glyn Wylfa Castle Road, Chirk | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Hotel | Hand Hotel Church Street, Chirk | 141 yd | |
| Chirk A.A.A. | Chirk Amateur Athletic Association Holyhead Road, Chirk | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star pizza Chirk ltd | Unit 5 Colliery Road, Chirk | 262 yd | |
| The Steak Bar | Take Away, Castle View, 2 Colliery Road, Chirk | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co Op Late Shop Holyhead Road, Chirk | 396 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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.