CH4 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Simonstone Road, 1.1km from Broughton in Broughton (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Broughton North East ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH4, CH4 0BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, down 4.8% 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area W00001375 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIMONSTONE ROAD, CH4 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMONSTONE ROAD, CH4 0BU.
361
42
£ 41,600 /yr
58%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CH4 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £327k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 0BU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 307,500
6 sales · Mean £ 290,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 0BU has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Card Factory0.6 km
- Clintons0.5 km
- Tesco Petrol Filling Station0.5 km
- Asda Living0.6 km
- Cineworld0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Airbus Wings0.3 km
- Airbus-Broughton-East Road0.3 km
- Airbus-Broughton-Flowline0.3 km
- Airbus-Broughton-Hot Pod0.3 km
- Airbus-Broughton-West Factory0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Broughton0.5 km
- Aldi Broughton0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- M & S Food Hall0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Millhouse Inn0.6 km
- Offas Dyke Hotel0.5 km
- Mill House0.6 km
- Offas Dyke Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- YO! To Go0.6 km
- YO! To Go0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hawarden3.0 km
- Hawarden Station4.0 km
- Buckley5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Airbus0.1 km
- Airbus0.2 km
- Broughton Park Tesco0.3 km
- Jasmin Parc0.3 km
- Broughton Park Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH40BU · Data under Open Government Licence