CH5 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King George Street, 0.4km from Wepre in Shotton. Administratively it sits within Shotton West ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH5 1DY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.2% 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area W00001811 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING GEORGE STREET, CH5 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING GEORGE STREET, CH5 1DY.
263
46
£ 37,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH5 1DY spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 1DY. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,000
7 sales · Mean £ 161,285
Detached
£ 166,000
5 sales · Mean £ 172,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH5 1DY is moderate at 63 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
74 nearby- Flintshire Foodbank0.8 km
- King Vape 4 You0.7 km
- SMACZEK0.6 km
- Fferyllfa H A Crook0.2 km
- Mr P Angilletta - Ice Cream Vehicle M955 ETU0.3 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Diyar Kebab0.6 km
- Deeside Tandoori and Curry House0.2 km
- River Queen0.4 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.2 km
- New City0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Melrose Inn0.8 km
- The Central Hotel0.2 km
- Melrose Inn0.8 km
- The Central Hotel0.2 km
- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bethany Books0.2 km
- Food with Friends0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Wepre Park Visitor Centre1.0 km
- Wepre Park Visitor Centre1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.3 km
- Hawarden Bridge1.0 km
- Hawarden Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Rd West0.1 km
- Shotton High Level Rail Station0.2 km
- Shotton High Leven Rail Station0.2 km
- Shotton Rail Station0.2 km
- Chester Rd West0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CH51DY · Data under Open Government Licence