CH5 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chester Close, 0.5km from Shotton, Higher in Shotton. Administratively it sits within Shotton East and Shotton Higher ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH5 1AU represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 125.8% 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 CH5 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00001794 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER CLOSE, CH5 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER CLOSE, CH5 1AU.
330
40
£ 37,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1AU 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 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 71% 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. Property prices are trending up 125.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 1AU. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
7 sales · Mean £ 155,157
Terraced
£ 136,500
7 sales · Mean £ 118,928
Detached
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH5 1AU is moderate at 79 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
68 nearby- Flintshire Foodbank0.9 km
- King Vape 4 You0.8 km
- SMACZEK0.8 km
- Fferyllfa H A Crook0.1 km
- Mr P Angilletta - Ice Cream Vehicle M955 ETU0.2 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Diyar Kebab0.8 km
- Deeside Tandoori and Curry House0.2 km
- Panku0.9 km
- River Queen0.3 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Melrose Inn0.8 km
- The Central Hotel0.1 km
- Melrose Inn0.8 km
- The Central Hotel0.1 km
- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bethany Books0.2 km
- Food with Friends0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Budescu Dinasty0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.3 km
- Hawarden Bridge1.0 km
- Hawarden Station2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shotton High Leven Rail Station0.1 km
- Shotton High Level Rail Station0.1 km
- Shotton Rail Station0.2 km
- Ash Grove0.2 km
- Chester Rd West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51AU · Data under Open Government Licence