Overview for Wrexham Road, WREXHAM, LL11 6HY

Introduction

Wrexham is a city and the administrative centre of Wrexham County Borough in Wales. It is located between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley, near the border with Cheshire in England. Historically in the county of Denbighshire, and later the county of Clwyd in 1974, it has been the principal settlement of Wrexham County Borough since 1996.

Wrexham has historically been one of the primary settlements of Wales. At the 2021 Census, it had an urban population of 44,785. The core of the city comprises the local government communities of Acton, Caia Park, Offa and Rhosddu. In the 2011 census, Wrexham's built-up area was determined to extend further into villages like Brymbo, Brynteg, Gwersyllt, New Broughton and Pentre Broughton with a population of 61,603, while also including nearby Bradley and Rhostyllen for a population of 65,692 in 2011.

Wrexham was likely founded prior to the 11th century and developed in the Middle Ages as a regional centre for trade and administration. The city became the most populous settlement in Wales in the 17th century and was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution from the 18th century. Prior to de-industrialisation in the 20th century, the city and surrounding area were a hub of coal and lead mining; the production of iron, steel and leather; and brewing.

Today, Wrexham continues to serve north Wales and the Welsh borderlands as a centre for manufacturing, retail, education and administration. The city is noted for hosting Wrexham A.

F.

C. (one of the oldest professional football teams in the world); the nationally significant industrial heritage of the Clywedog Valley; the National Trust Property of Erddig; and the fine Tudor church of St Giles, which towers over the historic Wrexham city centre.

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Summary for Wrexham Road, WREXHAM, LL11 6HY

Welsh Region
This postcode is in the parish of
Broughton
in
New Broughton
within
Wrexham
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near LL11 6HY

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Road Safety near LL11 6HY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Wrexham Road, LL11 6HY that have been reported to North Wales Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LL11 6HY

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Wrexham and nearby Videos From YouTube

Pontcysyllte aqueduct, world heritage site, drone footage

A fly around the world heritage site at Pontcysyllte aqueduct, near Wrexham in Wales. taken with my dji mavic mini drone.

Channel: peter owen (View Channel)

Published: 4 Jan 2023

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Clwyd South parliamentary constituency.

Clwyd South is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Simon Baynes (Conservative) since December 2019.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Wrexham Road, LL11 6HY

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for LL11 6HY

Latitude
53.06284
Longitude
-3.02991

Residents at LL11 6HY

Households
1
Male
1
Female
1
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at LL11 6HY

Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
18:41

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LL11 6HY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear19.82%
Cloudy66.73%
Rain7.10%
Windy6.27%
Other0.08%

Population

Wrexham
140,000

Deprivation Index

36.5 Wales
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at LL11 6HY

Active
None

Postcode Details for LL11 6HY

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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