CH5 3BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Villas, 0.3km from Ewloe in Aston (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Hawarden: Ewloe ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH5 3BX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3BX are sourced from Output Area W00001520 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE VILLAS, CH5 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE VILLAS, CH5 3BX.
347
39
£ 47,500 /yr
56%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH5 3BX spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 3BX. The average age is 39.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH5 3BX has low crime rates — 18 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
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Village Urban Resort, St David's0.5 km
- Village Urban Resort, St David's0.5 km
- Redrow Group Ltd0.6 km
- Bwyty Bytes0.6 km
- Redrow Group Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Welcome1.0 km
- Co-operative Store0.8 km
- Co-op Welcome1.0 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ewloe Post Office0.9 km
- Ewloe Post Office0.9 km
- Fay Von Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Ewloe Pizza and Kebab House0.0 km
- Sun Flower0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- M n S Late Shop0.1 km
- Newbridge Filling Station0.1 km
- M n S Late Shop0.1 km
- Newbridge Filling Station0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ewloe Social Club0.2 km
- The Crown and Liver1.0 km
- Ewloe Social Club0.2 km
- The Crown and Liver1.0 km
- The Running Hare0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hawarden Station1.9 km
- Shotton2.6 km
- Hawarden2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Boar`s Head0.1 km
- Boar`s Head0.1 km
- Boar`s Head0.2 km
- Boar`s Head0.2 km
- Castle Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH53BX · Data under Open Government Licence