Penycae Road is in Ruabon, Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL14 6EB is located in the Ruabon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penycae Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL14 6RP, LL14 6RJ, LL14 6ED, LL14 6DY, LL14 6EA, LL14 6EE, LL14 6EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL14 6EB 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 | 53% | 45.6% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 47% | 54.4% | 7.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 35% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 47.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.5% | 54.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 34.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.5% | 97.3% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 94.5% | 96.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 96.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penycae Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Marchwiel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penycae Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Marchwiel and the 57th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tir-Na-Nog Penycae Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-18 | £414,000 |
| Glendale Penycae Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-10-18 | £348,876 |
| Coed Offa Penycae Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-07-19 | £338,136 |
| Coed Offa Penycae Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,600 | 2008-03-14 | £304,815 |
| Coed Offa Penycae Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2006-01-30 | £370,007 |
LL14 6EB 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Rhiwabon Ruabon , LL14 6BT | - not rated | 121 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Primary (Ruabon) School Park Street , Ruabon LL14 6LE | - not rated | 839 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Maesyllan Maesyllan Lane , Ruabon LL14 6AE | - not rated | 865 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhosymedre Community Primary School Parc Road , Rhosymedre LL14 3EG | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Acrefair Tower View , LL14 3SH | - not rated | 2,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Inn Duke Street, Ruabon | 566 yd | |
| Wynnstay Arms Hotel | Wynnstay Arms Hotel High Street, Ruabon | 615 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Limited James Park Way, Ruabon | 618 yd | |
| Cafe Rayos | Shop, Old Police Station New High Street, Ruabon | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge End Inn | Bridge End Inn, 5 Bridge Street, Ruabon | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef | 3 Bridge Street, Ruabon | 544 yd | |
| Ruabon Kebab House | 2A New High Street, Ruabon | 632 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.