Town Pop. 4,275

Living in Llay: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llay scores 55/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the LL12 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Llay sits 16 points below the LL12 district figure of 67/100. Broadband (81) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LL12 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 151 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Drugs 28 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Miners Park 67 crimes
  2. 2 B5373 20 crimes
  3. 3 Dolydd Carlton 12 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 74
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital8.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital21 mi
Leighton Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km
GP capacity1,833 patients per GP

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

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wrexham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 120 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed3%Retired26.7%Student4.2%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary36.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Cefn-y-Bedd 1.2 mi
Caergwrle 1.5 mi
Gwersyllt 1.8 mi
J12 M53 10 mi
J12 M53 10.1 mi
J11 M53 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £236,250 20
Detached £310,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£164k £219k £276k £331k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bradley (Wrexham) 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hope (Flintshire) 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Gresford 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gwersyllt 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brynteg (Wrexham) 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rossett 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tanyfron 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wrexham 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Higher Kinnerton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dodleston 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Penyffordd 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Coedpoeth 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llay a nice place to live?

Llay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llay is 55/100, 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 Llay?

Llay has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 349 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Llay?

The current median house price in Llay is £236,250, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llay

LL12 54 ⇄

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