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CH5 1EH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Flintshire
About CH5 1EH: area rating, property, schools and local change
CH5 1EH is a postcode in Shotton East and Shotton Higher, Flintshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CH5 1EH, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CH5 1EH are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CH5 1EH is based on Flintshire 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,840 residents, 441 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near CH5 1EH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CH5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £204k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CH5 1EH can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CH5 1EH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CH5 1EH; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CH5 1EH
Is CH5 1EH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CH5 1EH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CH5 1EH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CH5 1EH?
LocaleIQ matched CH5 1EH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CH5 1EH?
The latest median sold price is £204k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CH5 1EH?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.