CH4 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bretton Lane, 1.3km from Mold Junction in Broughton (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Broughton North East ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. 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 CH4 0DU are sourced from Output Area W00001374 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRETTON LANE, CH4 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRETTON LANE, CH4 0DU.
284
46
£ 41,600 /yr
46%
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
CH4 0DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 0DU. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 151,250
2 sales · Mean £ 151,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 0DU has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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
22 nearby- Card Factory0.5 km
- Clintons0.6 km
- Tesco Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
- Asda Living0.6 km
- Boots - Fferyllfa0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The New Glynne Arms0.3 km
- Mill House0.6 km
- The New Glynne Arms0.3 km
- Millhouse Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Airbus Wings1.0 km
- Airbus-Broughton-East Road1.0 km
- Airbus-Broughton-Flowline1.0 km
- Airbus-Broughton-Hot Pod1.0 km
- Airbus-Broughton-West Factory1.0 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Broughton0.6 km
- M & S Food Hall0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Broughton0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- YO! To Go0.6 km
- YO! To Go0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hawarden3.9 km
- Hawarden Station4.8 km
- Buckley6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bretton Lane End0.1 km
- Bretton Lane End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH40DU · Data under Open Government Licence