Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

THE HIGHCROFT, CH5 4SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HIGHCROFT, CH5 4SD.

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Population

482

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH5 4SD spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £415k 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 4SD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Highcroft, 1.1km from Golftyn in Connah's Quay. Administratively it sits within Connah's Quay: Golftyn ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.

For serious buyers, CH5 4SD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 4SD are sourced from Output Area W00001489 (shared with 11 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 4SD. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 351,400

4 sales · Mean £ 354,325

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

CH5 4SD has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Broad Oak0.4 km
  • Red Hall Hotel1.0 km
  • Red Hall Hotel1.0 km
  • The Broad Oak0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sunrise Breakfasts1.0 km
  • Sunrise Breakfasts1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shotton2.7 km
  • Hawarden Bridge3.2 km
  • Hawarden Station4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fair Oaks Drive0.2 km
  • Fair Oaks Drive0.2 km
  • Quay Shopping Centre0.4 km
  • Quay Shopping Centre0.4 km
  • Quay Shopping Centre0.4 km