Oakdrive Acton, Wrexham
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (LL12), about 60 m long. USRN 46908736.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wrexham costs £2,309 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wrexham General, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Acton Park, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Borras Park Surgery, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 181 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £103,000 | £91,000 | £115,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £40,500 | £40,500 | £40,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2019 | 80 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 80 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2010 | 80 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £91,000 | |
| 21 May 2010 | 70 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2006 | 84 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 3 May 2004 | 68 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 70 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 70 LL12 7HW | Terraced | £40,500 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Wrexham in 2026-27: Band D £2,309 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,539 | £1,796 | £2,052 | £2,309 | £2,822 | £3,335 | £3,848 | £4,618 | £5,387 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (41% of about 1,400 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 36 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| LL12 7HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 |
| LL12 7NT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 81 m and 84 m above sea level (83 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL12 7HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LL12 7NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wrexham General 685,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Wrexham Central 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Gwersyllt 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 28 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acton Park Community Centre | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wrexham Bus Station 7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 32.1 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Borras Park Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wrexham Dental Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Wrexham Maelor Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | North Wales Police - Wrexham City | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Wrexham, Acton Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acton Park 20 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wat's Dyke: Garden Village Section, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wat's Dyke: Garden Village Section | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Wat's Dyke at Crispin Lane, Wrexham | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Wat's Dyke: Section W of Ty-Gwyn | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Wrexham Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pant-yr-ochain Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Wilderness Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| The Flash | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Balloon Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Moss Valley | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wrexham: see them on the Wrexham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhosnesni High School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Alexandra C P School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Borras Park Community Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Llan y pwll Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhosddu County Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Wat's Dyke County Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Morgan Llwyd Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Barker's Lane CP English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Hafod y Wern Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Plas Coch Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India LL12 7NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily LL12 7NA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Gerrards LL12 7AN | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Society LL12 8BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Four dogs LL12 8EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Hawthorns (58); On or near Ffordd Gwilym (19); On or near Marsh Crescent (16); On or near Dee Avenue (15); On or near Oak Drive (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oakdrive · Ffordd Gwilym · Central Avenue · Gelli'r Llwyfen · Rhodfa'r Castan · Overton Way · Craig Way · Ffordd y Llwyfen · Acton Park Way · Marsh Crescent · Maple Avenue · The Laurels
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.