CH6 5AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Flint in Flint. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Flint: Castle ward and the Delyn constituency.
The people who live in CH6 5AJ are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (187 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 CH6 5AJ are sourced from Output Area W00001549 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH6 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH6 5AJ.
333
41
£ 36,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH6 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in CH6 5AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH6 5AJ. The average age is 40.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH6 5AJ are high at 187 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Centre Point0.8 km
- Flexgym and Nutritional Supplies0.0 km
- Flint Polski Sklep0.1 km
- Flintshire Foodbank0.1 km
- Tony Lovatt Butchers0.1 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Raj Balti0.3 km
- Llys Raddington0.2 km
- Raj Balti0.3 km
- Baxter Storey0.6 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- UK Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Ming Sing0.5 km
- Sandwiched Ltd0.0 km
- Zainah's0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza (Flint)0.4 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Dee Inn0.1 km
- The Ship Hotel0.1 km
- Flint Town United F.C0.3 km
- The George & Dragon0.0 km
- Flint Town United F.C0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Flint0.3 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi Flint0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint0.1 km
- Neston6.7 km
- Shotton7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Flint Rail Station0.1 km
- Flint Railway Station0.1 km
- The Ship Hotel0.1 km
- Flint Library0.1 km
- Flint Rail Station (Main Entrance)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CH65AJ · Data under Open Government Licence