Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

MOSTYN STREET, CH5 1JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSTYN STREET, CH5 1JW.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH5 1JW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CH5 1JW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.

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

CH5 1JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mostyn Street, 0.4km from Wepre in Shotton. Administratively it sits within Shotton West ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.

For families considering a move, CH5 1JW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £76k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.9% year-on-year. 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 1JW are sourced from Output Area W00001811 (shared with 5 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 1JW. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 69,500

10 sales · Mean £ 70,140

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

Crime around CH5 1JW is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting26
Public order21
Drugs19

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Flintshire Foodbank0.7 km
  • King Vape 4 You0.6 km
  • SMACZEK0.6 km
  • Nanny Biscuit Pantry1.0 km
  • Fferyllfa H A Crook0.3 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Diyar Kebab0.6 km
  • Deeside Tandoori and Curry House0.2 km
  • River Queen0.5 km
  • Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.1 km
  • New City0.7 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Melrose Inn0.9 km
  • The Central Hotel0.2 km
  • Melrose Inn0.9 km
  • The Central Hotel0.2 km
  • The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Bethany Books0.2 km
  • Food with Friends0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • Wepre Park Visitor Centre0.9 km
  • Wepre Park Visitor Centre0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shotton0.3 km
  • Hawarden Bridge1.0 km
  • Hawarden Station3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Chester Rd West0.1 km
  • Chester Rd West0.2 km
  • Shotton High Level Rail Station0.2 km
  • Shotton Rail Station0.2 km
  • Shotton High Leven Rail Station0.2 km