Wrexham: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Wrexham — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across LL11, LL12, LL13.
Wrexham DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Wrexham
The Wrexham rental market in Wrexham is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,679 pcm and rents up roughly 5.8% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across LL11, LL12, LL13.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Wrexham.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
15 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Wrexham.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £687 | £8,244 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,308 | £15,696 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,635 | £19,620 |
| 3-bed house | £2,093 | £25,116 |
| 4-bed house | £2,698 | £32,376 |
Featured properties in Wrexham
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across LL11, LL12, LL13.
Buying in Wrexham
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£353,000
Price growth (1yr)
+4%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Wrexham face medium competition with prices around £353,000 and growth of about 4% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Wrexham
With an average property price near £353,000 and gross yields around 6%, Wrexham offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 4% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.4/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Pet-friendly rentals
- 23 bed houses
- 32 bed flats
- 4Furnished 1 bed flats
Family living & schools in Wrexham
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Wrexham | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Wrexham Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Wrexham Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Wrexham Community College | Secondary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| The Wrexham Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
Family facilities
- Wrexham Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Wrexham
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Wrexham Brasserie
0.9 mi from Wrexham centre
Spice of Wrexham
1.5 mi from Wrexham centre
Bella Cucina
2 mi from Wrexham centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.8 mi from Wrexham centre
Wrexham Tandoori
0.5 mi from Wrexham centre
Coffee & Co, Wrexham
0.4 mi from Wrexham centre
Socialising in Wrexham
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Wrexham
1.4 mi from Wrexham centre
The Railway Tavern
1.8 mi from Wrexham centre
Vault Bar
1.3 mi from Wrexham centre
Wrexham Live Lounge
1.1 mi from Wrexham centre
The Riverside Inn
2 mi from Wrexham centre
Wrexham Shopping Centre
2.3 mi from Wrexham centre
Things to do in Wrexham
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Wrexham Sports & Fitness
0.2 mi from Wrexham centre
Wrexham Cricket Club
0.3 mi from Wrexham centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.7 mi from Wrexham centre
Wrexham Cinema
1.8 mi from Wrexham centre
Riverside Walking Route
2 mi from Wrexham centre
Wrexham Adventure Park
0.5 mi from Wrexham centre
Commuting from Wrexham
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 31 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 35 min |
| Reading | Train | 29 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 30 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 9 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 19 min |
Local developments in Wrexham
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Wrexham town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near LL11
Approved
Wrexham retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Wrexham
Verified contractors covering LL11, LL12, LL13 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Wrexham
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Wrexham
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Wrexham
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Wrexham
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Wrexham must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Wrexham.
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