Town Pop. 475

Living in Penley: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penley comes out at 44/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Bills is where Penley most outperforms the national norm: 68/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the LL13 postcode district. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (3) and lifestyle (6) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LL13 postcode district.

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Penley scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
269.5 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 62 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 440% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lane End 12 crimes
  2. 2 Brookfield Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Wrexham Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.724 · PM2.5 5.166 · PM10 8.583 µg/m³
80
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital16.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital17.5 mi
Leighton Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE SURGERY1.7 mi
GP capacity1,255 patients per GP

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

Broadband
13
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wrexham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.6%Student4.4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership72.5%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Ruabon 7.6 mi
Gobowen 8.1 mi
Chirk 8.3 mi
J12 M53 17.7 mi
J12 M53 18.1 mi
J11 M53 19.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Penley 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

Overton (Wrexham) 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tallarn Green 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Welshampton 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dudleston Heath 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bangor-on-Dee 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Threapwood 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tetchill 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
St Martins 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Marchwiel 54 6.1 mi away ⇄
Malpas 43 6.4 mi away ⇄
Pentre Maelor 39 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penley a nice place to live?

Penley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penley is 44/100, 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 Penley?

Penley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Penley

LL13 45 ⇄

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