Thornhill Drive
Wrexham, Wrecsam - Wrexham, Wales
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
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: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (24), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £195,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (24) 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 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Thornhill Drive 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 88m away. The median property price is £195,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 36 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Thornhill Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1172m · 15 min walk
- Total Fitness 1816m · 23 min walk
- RPM Fitness 1973m · 25 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital 1001m · 12 min walk
- Plas Goroau – Wrexham Maelor Hospital 1327m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wrexham Library 1611m · 20 min walk
- Coleg Cambria, Yale Library 1770m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brickfield Sports Field 725m · 9 min walk
- Bellevue Park 1049m · 13 min walk
- Erddig Park 1335m · 17 min walk
- Llwyn Isaf 1630m · 20 min walk
- Rhosddu Park 1679m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ceiriog Road — Wrexham35
- Hirwaun — Wrexham37
- Almond Grove — Wrexham35
- Trevenna Way — Wrexham39
- Frog Lane — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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