Rhodfa Plas Acton Acton, Wrexham
57 addresses across 2 postcodes (LL12), about 490 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 46900877.
- Energy: 44 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 37).
- 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 73% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wrexham General, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Acton Park, is about 260 m 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 89 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 57 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Borras Park Surgery, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
44 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Flat (19); House, detached (9); House, mid-terrace (7). Built: 2003-2006 (28); 2007-2011 (8); 1996-2002 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (27); rented (private) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (24 addresses)
- 4, Acton Hall Walks
- 6, Acton Hall Walks
- 8, Acton Hall Walks
- 9 Acton Hall Walks
- 12, Acton Hall Walks
- 17, Acton Hall Walks
- 21, Acton Hall Walks
- 22, Acton Hall Walks
- 23, Acton Hall Walks
- 26, Acton Hall Walks
- 28, Acton Hall Walks
- 30, Acton Hall Walks
- 32 Acton Hall Walks
- 40, Acton Hall Walks
- 42, Acton Hall Walks
- 50, Acton Hall Walks
- 52, Acton Hall Walks
- 54, Acton Hall Walks
- 58, Acton Hall Walks
- 60, Acton Hall Walks
- 64, Acton Hall Walks
- 68, Acton Hall Walks
- 72, Acton Hall Walks
- 78, Acton Hall Walks
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
None of the 67 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 57 addresses are between 89 m and 96 m above sea level (95 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL12 7YJ | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
| LL12 7YT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wrexham General 685,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Wrexham Central 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Gwersyllt 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Herbert Jennings Avenue Acton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wrexham Bus Station 8 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 31.8 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Borras Park Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wrexham Dental Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Wrexham Maelor Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | North Wales Police - Wrexham City | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Wrexham, Acton Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acton Park 20 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wat's Dyke: Garden Village Section, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 12 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 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Wat's Dyke: Section W of Ty-Gwyn | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Wat's Dyke at Crispin Lane, Wrexham | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Wrexham Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pant-yr-ochain Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Wilderness Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| The Flash | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| New Gorse | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Bryn-Alyn | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Moss Valley | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 54 | 57 |
3 of the street's 57 addresses are 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 | 280 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Borras Park Community Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Llan y pwll Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Wat's Dyke County Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhosnesni High School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Barker's Lane CP English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhosddu County Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Alexandra C P School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Morgan Llwyd Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Plas Coch Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Hafod y Wern Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society LL12 8BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Four dogs LL12 8EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Acton Park Hotel LL11 2SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grange Close (23); On or near Dee Avenue (15); On or near Herbert Jennings Avenue (10); On or near Stratford Close (9); On or near Acton Hall Walks (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 6% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 18 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Herbert Jennings Avenue · Craig Way · Dee Avenue · Grange Close · Rhodfa Herbert Jennings · Stratford Close · Acton Park Way · Ffordd Gwilym · Acton Gardens · Ffordd Jarvis · Oakdrive · Ffordd y Llwyfen
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.