CH5 1PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pear Tree Close, 0.3km from Shotton 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 1PL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 1PL are sourced from Output Area W00001803 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEAR TREE CLOSE, CH5 1PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEAR TREE CLOSE, CH5 1PL.
236
56
£ 37,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 1PL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 66% social renting, CH5 1PL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 1PL. The average age is 56.1. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 123,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH5 1PL has low crime rates — 46 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
10 nearby- Fferyllfa H A Crook1.0 km
- Premier0.7 km
- The BakeKing0.9 km
- The BakeKing0.9 km
- Queensferry Service Station0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Melrose Inn0.3 km
- Melrose Inn0.3 km
- Castle Inn1.0 km
- Castle Inn1.0 km
- Plough Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Wepre Park Visitor Centre1.0 km
- Wepre Park Visitor Centre1.0 km
- Budescu Dinasty0.9 km
- Llys Eleanor0.8 km
- Corner Kitchen1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda Queensferry0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Panku0.9 km
- River Queen0.9 km
- River Queen0.9 km
- Spices0.3 km
- Golden Fry0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton1.2 km
- Hawarden Bridge1.9 km
- Hawarden Station2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dale Road0.2 km
- Dale Road0.2 km
- Deeside Community Hospital0.3 km
- Deeside Community Hospital0.3 km
- Melrose Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH51PL · Data under Open Government Licence