Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

ASH VIEW, CH5 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH VIEW, CH5 1BL.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CH5 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 96% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH5 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ash View, 0.5km from Aston in Aston (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Hawarden: Aston ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.

For families considering a move, CH5 1BL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area W00001346 (shared with 9 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 1BL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 156,500

8 sales · Mean £ 158,550

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

CH5 1BL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Flintshire Foodbank0.5 km
  • Flintshire Foodbank0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Melrose Inn0.5 km
  • Melrose Inn0.5 km
  • Plough Inn0.6 km
  • Plough Inn0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Wepre Park Visitor Centre1.0 km
  • Wepre Park Visitor Centre1.0 km
  • Llys Eleanor1.0 km
  • Llys Eleanor1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Spices0.3 km
  • Golden Fry0.5 km
  • Golden Fry0.5 km
  • Spices0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shotton1.4 km
  • Hawarden Station2.0 km
  • Hawarden Bridge2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale Road0.2 km
  • Dale Road0.2 km
  • Deeside Community Hospital0.4 km
  • Deeside Community Hospital0.4 km
  • Beech Road0.4 km