CH5 1DZ 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 1DZ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 4.2% 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area W00001806 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING GEORGE STREET, CH5 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING GEORGE STREET, CH5 1DZ.
354
42
£ 37,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CH5 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 1DZ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 222,500
4 sales · Mean £ 233,625
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 179,657
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH5 1DZ is moderate at 59 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
- SMACZEK0.7 km
- SMACZEK0.7 km
- T & H Price (Butchers)0.4 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Diyar Kebab0.7 km
- New City0.8 km
- Rockin Rolls0.3 km
- Shotton Kebab House0.3 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Melrose Inn0.7 km
- The Central Hotel0.3 km
- Melrose Inn0.7 km
- The Central Hotel0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Budescu Dinasty0.6 km
- Llys Eleanor0.5 km
- Food with Friends0.3 km
- Head Chef Cafe and Restaurant0.3 km
- Bethany Books0.3 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.5 km
- Hawarden Bridge1.2 km
- Hawarden Station2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Rd West0.3 km
- Chester Rd West0.3 km
- Shotton High Level Rail Station0.3 km
- Shotton High Leven Rail Station0.3 km
- Shotton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51DZ · Data under Open Government Licence