Town Pop. 934

Living in Overton (Wrexham): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Overton (Wrexham) is 43/100, built from 7 categories. Bills is where Overton (Wrexham) most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Overton (Wrexham) places 6th of 7 in the LL13 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Below 30/100: transport (3), lifestyle (6) and healthcare (24). Wider context for the surrounding area: LL13 postcode district.

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Overton (Wrexham) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
96.4 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 41 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lane End 12 crimes
  2. 2 Wrexham Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cloy Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.139 · PM10 8.515 µg/m³
80
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital16.4 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital18.6 mi
Leighton Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,500 patients per GP

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

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wrexham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.8%Student4.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.2%
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
3
Ruabon 4.7 mi
Wrexham Central 6 mi
Chirk 6.1 mi
J12 M53 16.9 mi
J12 M53 17.2 mi
J11 M53 19 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Overton (Wrexham) 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

Bangor-on-Dee 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Penley 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dudleston Heath 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Marchwiel 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
St Martins 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tallarn Green 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ruabon 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Threapwood 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pentre Maelor 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Tetchill 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Rhosllannerchrugog 49 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Overton (Wrexham) a nice place to live?

Overton (Wrexham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Overton (Wrexham) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Overton (Wrexham)?

Overton (Wrexham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Overton (Wrexham)

LL13 45 ⇄

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