Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

BLACKBROOK AVENUE, CH5 3HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBROOK AVENUE, CH5 3HJ.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH5 3HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CH5 3HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH5 3HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackbrook Avenue, 0.4km from Big Mancot in Hawarden. Administratively it sits within Hawarden: Aston ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH5, CH5 3HJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 3HJ are sourced from Output Area W00001617 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 3HJ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 345,000

9 sales · Mean £ 325,777

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

9 sales · Mean £ 233,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH5 3HJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hawarden Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Hawarden Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Plough Inn0.9 km
  • Plough Inn0.9 km
  • The White Bear0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Mr Connah0.5 km
  • Mr Connah0.5 km
  • The Village Store0.5 km
  • Happy Shopper/Mancot News and Booze0.5 km
  • The Village Store0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Daleside Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Gladstone's Library0.9 km
  • The Kookaburra Cafe0.3 km
  • The Kookaburra Cafe0.3 km
  • Daleside Garden Centre0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hawarden Station1.0 km
  • Hawarden1.5 km
  • Shotton2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Cottage Lane0.3 km
  • Cottage Lane0.3 km