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.
HIGHLAND AVENUE, CH5 1XF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLAND AVENUE, CH5 1XF.
228
60
£ 45,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Premier1.0 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Flintshire Foodbank0.5 km
- Flintshire Foodbank0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Melrose Inn0.5 km
- Melrose Inn0.5 km
- Plough Inn0.5 km
- Plough Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CH51XF · Data under Open Government Licence