Town Pop. 1,667

Living in Rossett: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rossett is 44/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 73/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the LL12 postcode district, Rossett scores lowest. The LL12 district averages 54/100, putting Rossett 10 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Rossett sits 19 points above the LL12 district figure of 60/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL12 postcode district.

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Rossett scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
121.8 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 55 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Shoplifting 29 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 47 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 28 crimes
  3. 3 Cromar Crescent 23 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.254 · PM2.5 5.485 · PM10 9.221 µg/m³
78
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6.4 mi
Leighton Hospital18.7 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryALYN FAMILY DOCTORS2.5 mi
GP capacity1,362 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
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.6%Student4.2%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77%
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
17
Cefn-y-Bedd 3.8 mi
Caergwrle 3.9 mi
Hope (Flintshire) 4 mi
J12 M53 7.8 mi
J12 M53 7.9 mi
J11 M53 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
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 £385,000 16
Detached £392,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£283k £333k £385k £435k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Gresford 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Dodleston 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Llay 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Churton 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wrexham) 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Higher Kinnerton 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Wrexham) 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hope (Flintshire) 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gwersyllt 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wrexham 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Flintshire) 56 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rossett a nice place to live?

Rossett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rossett 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 Rossett?

Rossett has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 203 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Rossett?

The current median house price in Rossett is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £392,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%.

Postcode districts in Rossett

LL12 54 ⇄

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