CH5 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Higher Shotton in Shotton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shotton East and Shotton Higher ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
CH5 1AB is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 CH5 1AB are sourced from Output Area W00001792 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH5 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH5 1AB.
287
40
£ 37,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CH5 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 1AB. The average age is 40.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH5 1AB is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- King Vape 4 You0.9 km
- SMACZEK0.8 km
- B & M Bargains0.9 km
- Fferyllfa H A Crook0.1 km
- Mr P Angilletta - Ice Cream Vehicle M955 ETU0.0 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Diyar Kebab0.8 km
- Deeside Tandoori and Curry House0.2 km
- Panku0.9 km
- River Queen0.2 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Melrose Inn0.9 km
- The Central Hotel0.2 km
- Melrose Inn0.9 km
- The Central Hotel0.2 km
- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bethany Books0.2 km
- Food with Friends0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Cafe at Deeside Leisure Centre0.9 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.2 km
- Hawarden Bridge0.9 km
- Hawarden Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Shotton High Leven Rail Station0.1 km
- Shotton Rail Station0.1 km
- Shotton High Level Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51AB · Data under Open Government Licence