CH5 1LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.3km from Shotton, Higher in Shotton. Administratively it sits within Shotton East and Shotton Higher ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH5 1LA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1LA are sourced from Output Area W00001801 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, CH5 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, CH5 1LA.
459
40
£ 37,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH5 1LA has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 1LA. The average age is 39.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH5 1LA is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Plough Inn0.7 km
- The Groves Community Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Melrose Inn0.3 km
- The Central Hotel0.6 km
- Melrose Inn0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Spices0.7 km
- Rockin Rolls0.7 km
- Shotton Kebab House0.6 km
- Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop0.7 km
- Deeside Tandoori and Curry House0.6 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Mixed European Store1.0 km
- T & H Price (Butchers)0.8 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Queensferry Service Station0.4 km
- The Range0.6 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Budescu Dinasty0.4 km
- Llys Eleanor0.3 km
- Food with Friends0.6 km
- Head Chef Cafe and Restaurant0.6 km
- The Old Bank CafÚ1.0 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton0.7 km
- Hawarden Bridge1.4 km
- Hawarden Station2.4 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- Green Lane0.1 km
- Green Lane0.1 km
- Cornwall Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51LA · Data under Open Government Licence