CH4 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alder Close, 0.6km from Rhos-y-brwyner Farm in Penyffordd. Administratively it sits within Pen-y-ffordd ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 35.3% year-on-year. 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 CH4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area W00010485 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDER CLOSE, CH4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER CLOSE, CH4 0AJ.
616
30
£ 48,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH4 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH4 0AJ — age 30, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £241k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 0AJ. The average age is 29.6. 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: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 294,995
9 sales · Mean £ 276,984
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
10 sales · Mean £ 192,497
Terraced
£ 188,950
10 sales · Mean £ 202,838
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 0AJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Penyffordd Pharmacy0.5 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Penyffordd Pharmacy0.5 km
- Baker & Roberts Craft Butchers0.0 km
- Spar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- The Millstone0.3 km
- Y Lleng Brydeinig Frenhinol0.3 km
- The Millstone0.3 km
- Red Lion Inn & Restaurant0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Jemoley's & Penyffordd Post Office0.3 km
- Jemoley's & Penyffordd Post Office0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- WOK-10.2 km
- WOK-10.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penyffordd0.9 km
- Buckley1.6 km
- Hope (Clwyd)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Millstone Inn0.3 km
- The Forge0.3 km
- War Memorial Institute0.3 km
- Forge0.3 km
- War Memorial Institute0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH40AJ · Data under Open Government Licence