Town Pop. 892

Living in Glyn Ceiriog: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Glyn Ceiriog comes out at 54/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the LL20 postcode district.

It scores 12 points above the LL20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the LL20 district's 25/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL20 postcode district.

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Glyn Ceiriog scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Y Gamer 17 crimes
  2. 2 Llanarmon Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Cysgod Y Berwyn 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 2.797 · PM2.5 4.699 · PM10 7.094 µg/m³
83
Green Space 55
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital22.2 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital22.3 mi
Princess Royal Hospital31.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLLANGOLLEN HEALTH CENTRE2.7 mi
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wrexham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed3%Retired26.9%Student3.3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
58
Council tax Wrexham · 2025-26
A £1,462
B £1,706
C £1,949
D £2,193
E £2,680
F £3,168
G £3,655
H £4,386
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Chirk 5.1 mi
Gobowen 6.9 mi
Ruabon 7.1 mi
J12 M53 23.8 mi
J12 M53 23.9 mi
J11 M53 25.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Glyn Ceiriog in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Llangollen 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Froncysyllte 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Trevor 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chirk 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Weston Rhyn 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Chirk Bank 51 5.6 mi away ⇄
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Rhoswiel 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Gobowen 42 6.9 mi away ⇄
Ruabon 46 7.3 mi away ⇄
St Martins 40 7.6 mi away ⇄
Rhosllannerchrugog 49 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glyn Ceiriog a nice place to live?

Glyn Ceiriog is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Glyn Ceiriog is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Glyn Ceiriog?

Glyn Ceiriog is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Glyn Ceiriog

LL20 42 ⇄

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