CH5 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Avenue, 0.2km from Shotton, Higher in Shotton. Administratively it sits within Shotton East and Shotton Higher ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH5 1BG represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area W00001797 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK AVENUE, CH5 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK AVENUE, CH5 1BG.
284
49
£ 37,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH5 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. 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 CH5 1BG. The average age is 49.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 143,500
3 sales · Mean £ 141,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH5 1BG has low crime rates — 34 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
70 nearby- King Vape 4 You1.0 km
- SMACZEK0.9 km
- SMACZEK0.9 km
- T & H Price (Butchers)0.6 km
- The Range0.8 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Diyar Kebab0.9 km
- Spices0.8 km
- Rockin Rolls0.6 km
- Shotton Kebab House0.5 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Plough Inn0.9 km
- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Melrose Inn0.5 km
- The Central Hotel0.5 km
- Melrose Inn0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Budescu Dinasty0.5 km
- Llys Eleanor0.4 km
- Food with Friends0.5 km
- Head Chef Cafe and Restaurant0.5 km
- Bethany Books0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.7 km
- Hawarden Bridge1.4 km
- Hawarden Station2.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- St Ethelwold`s Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51BG · Data under Open Government Licence