Tower View Acrefair, Wrexham
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (LL14), about 30 m long. USRN 46900181.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £110,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 1).
- 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 D; Band D in Wrexham costs £2,309 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ruabon, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crane Medical Centre, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £81,975 | £81,000 | £82,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £32,950 | £32,950 | £32,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2022 | 6 LL14 3SH | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 5 LL14 3SH | Terraced | £93,500 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 6 LL14 3SH | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 5 LL14 3SH | Terraced | £82,950 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 6 LL14 3SH | Terraced | £32,950 | |
| 12 Jan 1995 | 1 LL14 3SH | Semi-detached | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 790 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 31 address points in this street's postcodes, 4 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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: 4 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LL14 3SB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 |
| LL14 3RT | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 |
| LL14 3SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 117 m and 124 m above sea level (119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL14 3RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LL14 3SB | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| LL14 3SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ruabon 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Chirk 107,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Wrexham Central 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trinity Acrefair | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wrexham Bus Station | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 42.4 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crane Medical Centre | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Kandy Lodge Dental Surgery | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Chirk Community Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rhos Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Br Spar Coedpoeth New Store | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Pont y Cysylltau, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pont y Cysylltau | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Wynnstay Colliery Walker Fan House | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Wynnstay Colliery Winding Engine House | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Argoed Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Trevor Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal | World Heritage Site | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tref-y-nant | Valley | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Wern Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Waterloo Tower Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Jeffrey's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Sugn-y-pwll Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Brynfields | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 12 |
11 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Acrefair English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 60 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cefn Mawr C P School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Min y Ddol Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhosymedre Community Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Garth CP English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrefair Pizza & Kebab LL14 3RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Eagles Inn LL14 3RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2022 |
| The Sweet Alternative LL14 3TG | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2022 |
| The Towers Nursery LL14 3SG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Llangollen Road (8); On or near Chapel Street (8); On or near Parking Area (5); On or near Meredith Close (4); On or near Caer Efail (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- LL14 3SB: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- LL14 3RT: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- LL14 3SH: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tower View · The Sycamores · Caer Efail · Pont Y Cae · Llangollen Road · Llys Meredith · Abernant · Church Fields · King Street · Stryt-y-Capel · St Pauls Villas · Llys Dyffryn Dyfrdwy
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.