Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

HIGHLAND AVENUE, CH5 1XF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLAND AVENUE, CH5 1XF.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

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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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 60, 94% owned. CH5 1XF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 34.4% year-on-year.

home £211,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH5 1XF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highland Avenue, 0.4km from Aston in Aston (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Hawarden: Aston ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.

For families considering a move, CH5 1XF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, up 34.4% 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 1XF are sourced from Output Area W00001354 (shared with 4 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 1XF. The average age is 60.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 156,750

8 sales · Mean £ 167,937

Semi-Detached

£ 164,000

2 sales · Mean £ 164,000

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

CH5 1XF has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7
Vehicle crime5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Premier1.0 km
  • Premier1.0 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 Inn0.5 km
  • Plough Inn0.5 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

  • Shotton1.5 km
  • Hawarden Station1.9 km
  • Hawarden Bridge2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale Road0.2 km
  • Dale Road0.2 km
  • Beech Road0.3 km
  • Beech Road0.3 km
  • Deeside Community Hospital0.3 km