About Acton

Acton is a small settlement located in the county of Wrexham, within the country of Wales. It lies within the LL12 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the region. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, with a modest number of homes and local amenities. Acton is part of the wider community of Gresford and is known for its quiet, peaceful environment. The surrounding landscape offers views of rolling hills and farmland, typical of the Welsh countryside. While not a large village, Acton maintains a sense of community and is accessible by road from nearby towns. Its location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider Wrexham area and the nearby Clwydian Range.

Local Government

District Wrexham
Ward Rossett
Constituency Wrexham
Parish Rossett

Property Prices 3,700 sales

Average Price £257K
£1K — £4.5M
Detached £324K 1,628
Semi £191K 1,212
Terraced £160K 553
Flat £154K 133

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Gwersyllt Train Station 1.9 miles
Cefn-Y-Bedd Train Station 3.7 miles
Caergwrle Train Station 4.2 miles
Hope (Flintshire) Train Station 4.8 miles
Ruabon Train Station 5.5 miles
Penyffordd Train Station 6.8 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

1 Primary
57 Other
Ysgol Rhosnesni 0.2 miles Borras Park Community Primary School 0.4 miles Ysgol Llan-y-pwll 0.4 miles Acton Primary 0.5 miles Ysgol Morgan Llwyd 0.6 miles Alexandra C.P. School 0.6 miles Hafod - y - Wern Community Primary School 0.7 miles Rhosddu Primary School 0.7 miles Gorwelion Newydd 0.8 miles Wat's Dyke C.P. School 0.8 miles St Anne's R.C. Primary School 0.8 miles Ysgol Cae'r Gwenyn 0.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Rhosddu 0.6 miles Borras 0.6 miles Rhosnesni 0.6 miles The Dunks 0.6 miles Wrexham/Wrecsam 0.9 miles Garden Village 0.9 miles Plas Coch 1.2 miles King's Mills 1.2 miles Rhosrobin 1.4 miles Hightown 1.4 miles Felin Puleston 1.8 miles Bryn Offa 1.8 miles

Streets in LL12 30 shown View all streets

A483 1 A541 1 Acacia Court 1 Acton Gardens 5 Acton Hall Walks 1 Acton Park Way 3 Adderley Bank 1 Aerial Road 2 Ainsdale Grove 1 Aldford Way 1 Allington Crescent 1 Almere Ferry 2 Almond Way 1 Alundale 1 Alyn Crescent 2 Alyn Drive 1 Alyn Industrial Estate 1 Alyndale 1 Alyndale Road 1 Alynfields 1 Anglesey Close 1 Annefield Park 2 Aran Road 2 Arley Road 1 Ash Grove 1 Aston Grove 3 Avon Close 1 Avondale Crescent 1 Avondale Grove 1 Barnefelde Lane 1

Postcodes in LL12 50 shown View all postcodes

LL12 0AA LL12 0AB LL12 0AD LL12 0AE LL12 0AF LL12 0AG LL12 0AH LL12 0AJ LL12 0AL LL12 0AN LL12 0AP LL12 0AQ LL12 0AR LL12 0AS LL12 0AT LL12 0AU LL12 0AW LL12 0AX LL12 0AY LL12 0AZ LL12 0BA LL12 0BB LL12 0BD LL12 0BE LL12 0BF LL12 0BG LL12 0BH LL12 0BJ LL12 0BL LL12 0BN LL12 0BP LL12 0BQ LL12 0BS LL12 0BT LL12 0BU LL12 0BW LL12 0BX LL12 0BY LL12 0DA LL12 0DB LL12 0DD LL12 0DE LL12 0DF LL12 0DG LL12 0DH LL12 0DJ LL12 0DL LL12 0DN LL12 0DP LL12 0DQ

Crime in Acton 100 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Acton are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

50 Violence & Sexual Offences
21 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Public Order
5 Other Theft
3 Shoplifting
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Burglary
1 Drugs
1 Weapons
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.