LL14 1NJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merlin Street, 0.8km from Ponciau in Rhosllannerchrugog. Administratively it sits within Pant and Johnstown ward and the Clwyd South constituency.
For families considering a move, LL14 1NJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LL14 1NJ are sourced from Output Area W00002050 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERLIN STREET, LL14 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERLIN STREET, LL14 1NJ.
292
43
£ 40,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LL14 1NJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL14 1NJ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 57,500
2 sales · Mean £ 57,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL14 1NJ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Chatwins1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Gerrards1.0 km
- Johnstown convenient store ltd0.1 km
- Gerrards1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Haybank Club House & Grill1.0 km
- Rhos Snooker Club1.0 km
- The Grapes0.2 km
- Rhos Snooker Club1.0 km
- The Grapes0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Ruabon Fitness Centre0.9 km
- Black Lion Inn1.0 km
- Dorothy's Tea Room0.1 km
- Molly's cafe1.0 km
- The Community Cafe1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Rhos Kebab House1.0 km
- Bamboo Take-Away1.0 km
- Oriental Tandoori Takeaway0.9 km
- Bamboo Take-Away1.0 km
- Oriental Tandoori Takeaway0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ruabon2.5 km
- Wrexham Central5.1 km
- Wrexham5.3 km
Bus Stops
- New Inn0.0 km
- New Inn0.0 km
- Hafod-y-Glyn0.1 km
- Hafod-y-Glyn0.1 km
- Johnstown Junior School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL141NJ · Data under Open Government Licence