CH5 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caernarvon Close, 0.2km from Higher Shotton in Shotton. Administratively it sits within Shotton East and Shotton Higher ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH5 1AS represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area W00001796 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAERNARVON CLOSE, CH5 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAERNARVON CLOSE, CH5 1AS.
297
47
£ 37,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1AS 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 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 1AS. The average age is 47.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 141,500
10 sales · Mean £ 142,750
Terraced
£ 182,500
1 sales · Mean £ 182,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH5 1AS has low crime rates — 40 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
66 nearby- King Vape 4 You1.0 km
- SMACZEK1.0 km
- SMACZEK1.0 km
- T & H Price (Butchers)0.7 km
- The Range0.7 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Diyar Kebab1.0 km
- Spices0.8 km
- Rockin Rolls0.6 km
- Shotton Kebab House0.5 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Plough Inn0.9 km
- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Melrose Inn0.4 km
- The Central Hotel0.5 km
- Melrose Inn0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Budescu Dinasty0.5 km
- Llys Eleanor0.4 km
- Food with Friends0.5 km
- Head Chef Cafe and Restaurant0.5 km
- Bethany Books0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.7 km
- Hawarden Bridge1.4 km
- Hawarden Station2.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- St Ethelwold`s Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51AS · Data under Open Government Licence