Hirwaun
Wrexham, Wrecsam - Wrexham, Wales
Reality check: Affordable entry at £100,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 20% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£100,500).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£100,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (21), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £100,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 20% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Hirwaun is located in Wrexham, near Wrexham / Wrecsam, Wrecsam - Wrexham. Crime is a significant concern, with 445 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 204 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 132m away. The median property price is £100,500, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hirwaun, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 856m · 11 min walk
- RPM Fitness 1461m · 18 min walk
- Wrexham Tennis Centre 1505m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital 540m · 7 min walk
- Plas Goroau – Wrexham Maelor Hospital 767m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wrexham Library 1382m · 17 min walk
- Coleg Cambria, Yale Library 1484m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bellevue Park 969m · 12 min walk
- Brickfield Sports Field 1053m · 13 min walk
- Rhosddu Park 1320m · 16 min walk
- Llwyn Isaf 1423m · 18 min walk
- Erddig Park 1878m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Thornhill Drive — Wrexham36
- Almond Grove — Wrexham35
- Cheshire View — Wrexham39
- Braeside — Wrexham35
- Cae Mawr — Wrexham35
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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