CH5 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashfield Road, 0.8km from Wepre in Shotton. Administratively it sits within Shotton East and Shotton Higher ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH5 1AQ represents 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £93k, 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 CH5 1AQ are sourced from Output Area W00001792 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHFIELD ROAD, CH5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFIELD ROAD, CH5 1AQ.
287
40
£ 37,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1AQ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH5 1AQ's 58% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1AQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 95,000
2 sales · Mean £ 95,000
Terraced
£ 88,500
3 sales · Mean £ 88,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH5 1AQ is above average at 93 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
64 nearby- King Vape 4 You0.9 km
- SMACZEK0.8 km
- B & M Bargains1.0 km
- Fferyllfa H A Crook0.2 km
- Mr P Angilletta - Ice Cream Vehicle M955 ETU0.1 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Diyar Kebab0.8 km
- Deeside Tandoori and Curry House0.3 km
- Panku1.0 km
- River Queen0.3 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Central Hotel0.2 km
- The Central Hotel0.2 km
- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Boathouse Sports Bar0.8 km
- Castle Inn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bethany Books0.3 km
- Food with Friends0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Cafe at Deeside Leisure Centre1.0 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Asda Queensferry1.0 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.2 km
- Hawarden Bridge0.7 km
- Hawarden Station3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shotton Rail Station0.1 km
- Shotton High Level Rail Station0.1 km
- Shotton Rail Station0.2 km
- Shotton High Leven Rail Station0.2 km
- Ash Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence