CH6 5BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Oakenholt in Flintshire. Administratively it sits within Flint: Oakenholt ward and the Delyn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BF are sourced from Output Area W00001572 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH6 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH6 5BF.
201
44
£ 36,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH6 5BF — age 44, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH6 5BF. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CH6 5BF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Oakenholt Farm Guesthouse0.9 km
- Oakenholt Farm Guesthouse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint3.0 km
- Shotton4.6 km
- Hawarden Bridge4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rockliffe Lane0.4 km
- Rockliffe Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH65BF · Data under Open Government Licence