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About

Argoed and New Brighton is a ward in Flintshire, situated in the northeast of Wales. The area is characterised by residential communities set within a landscape of green hills and valleys. It lies inland, with the larger town of Mold to the west. The ward encompasses several smaller settlements and is primarily a residential area with local services catering to its communities.

The geography includes the upper reaches of the River Terrig, which flows through the area. A notable local landmark is the hill of Moel y Gaer, an ancient hillfort site that offers views across the surrounding countryside. Land use is a mix of housing and farmland, with pockets of woodland typical of the region's terrain.

Area overview

On average Argoed and New Brighton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Argoed and New Brighton is £48,124 per year. Argoed and New Brighton is home to around 5,626 people, with a population density of about 897.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Argoed and New Brighton Population
5,626
Population density
897.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.37(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-37%)
Public order
2.49(-70%)
Other theft
2.31(-50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,467
97.17%
Other White
66
1.17%
Irish
20
0.36%
Indian
11
0.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.2%
Total population: 5,626

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,523
31.9%
Level 3 (A level)
897
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
707
14.81%
No qualifications
679
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
436
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 4,774

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,284
52.3%
Owns with a mortgage
872
35.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
6.84%
Social rents from council
55
2.24%
Other social rented
38
1.55%
Total households: 2,455

Property prices in Argoed and New Brighton

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £290K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Argoed and New Brighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Argoed and New Brighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£282,500£267
Semi-Detached29£220,000£244
Terraced8£200,000£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Argoed and New Brighton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Argoed and New Brighton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,000£144,500£149,950
2017£192,475£151,000£129,000
2018£199,000£160,000£120,313
2019£220,000£175,000£116,000
2020£231,000£175,000£135,996
2021£259,995£183,500£128,500
2022£250,000£200,000£174,000
2023£282,500£191,000£172,500
2024£252,500£210,000£152,500
2025£275,000£222,500£185,000
2026£240,000£216,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Argoed and New Brighton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Argoed and New Brighton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£170£160
2017£208£171£147
2018£208£179£156
2019£220£178£161
2020£228£192£190
2021£228£209£171
2022£261£235£244
2023£261£233£232
2024£275£235£190
2025£267£254£234
2026£256£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Argoed and New Brighton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Argoed and New Brighton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Argoed and New Brighton

Is Argoed and New Brighton safe?

Argoed and New Brighton records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Argoed and New Brighton?

The median sale price in Argoed and New Brighton is £230,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Argoed and New Brighton?

Argoed and New Brighton scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Argoed and New Brighton sits around rank 1,728 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Argoed and New Brighton?

The average household income in Argoed and New Brighton is around £48,124 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Argoed and New Brighton

CH76YF

West View Drive

CH76RF

Moorcroft

CH76ZA

Cae Isa

CH76FZ

Clos Bryn Llyn

CH76TR

Park Avenue

CH76QP

Main Road

CH76SP

Moelwyn Close

CH76UD

Chambers Lane

CH76SN

Aran Close

CH76QJ

Argoed View

CH76UT

Clwyd Avenue

CH76XQ

Ffordd Fer

CH76SZ

Snowdon Avenue

CH76YP

Uwch Y Nant

CH76YL

Pen Y Maes

CH76NJ

Ffordd Brenig

CH76TN

Llwynon Close

CH76UQ

Carton Road

CH76RZ

Dafydd Close

CH76XF

Moel Gron

CH76UE

Tan Y Bryn

CH76QL

Argoed Avenue

CH76UP

Grays Road

CH76QU

Clwyd Crescent

CH76SW

Llewelyn Drive

CH76UX

Ffordd Brigog

CH76SG

Llys Y Graig

CH76GX

Llys Pengarth

CH76SQ

Argoed Hall Lane

CH76RB

New Brighton Road

CH76YQ

Bron Yr Eglwys

CH76WZ

The Cedars

CH76NE

Ffordd Ogwen

CH76TW

Pen Y Garreg Close

CH76QQ

Main Road

CH74JW

Chester Road

CH76SE

Rockcliffe

CH76XA

Llys Wylfa

CH76QA

Clwyd Crescent

CH76XW

Bryn Clwyd

CH76QS

Main Road

CH76XX

Mountain View Avenue

CH76SA

Bryn Derwen

CH76XY

Highfield Avenue

CH76LQ

Alltami Road

CH76QN

Gosmore Road

CH76TS

Chapel Lane

CH76UU

Pren Avenue

CH76XJ

Cwm Close

CH76UJ

Ellesmere Road

CH76RG

East View

CH76SJ

Chambers Lane

CH76FQ

Argoed and New Brighton

CH76TE

Mold Road

CH76UW

Bryan Grove

CH76YE

Erw Goed

CH76RY

Bryn Road

CH76TG

Mold Road

CH76UH

Mercia Drive

CH76TX

Llys Argoed

CH76XT

Beech Grove

CH76YS

Llys Fammau

CH76TT

Bryn Offa

CH76RX

Moorcroft

CH76RA

Cherry Drive

CH76YN

Llys Dedwydd

CH76XN

East Close

CH76UY

The Square

CH76RD

Bryn Lane

CH76FW

Hazel Grove

CH76WG

Gardd Eirlys

CH76TL

Alwen Avenue

CH76UG

Alyn Dale Avenue

CH76RE

Bod Offa Lane

CH76QY

Bryn Lane

CH76XR

Park Avenue

CH76SL

Hill View

CH74JP

Chester Road

CH76QW

Main Road

CH74JL

Argoed and New Brighton

CH76UL

Wats Dyke Avenue

CH76NH

Parc Issa

CH76FY

Cwrt Lon Famau

CH76TQ

Colliers Lane

CH76US

Overdale Avenue

CH76XH

Llwyn Derw

CH76SF

Bryn Road

CH76TA

Chester Road

CH76UB

Chambers Lane

CH76SD

Tir Wat

CH76QX

Moel Fammau Road

CH76UN

Englefield Crescent

CH76TY

Elwy Close

CH76TD

Mold Road

CH76FH

Argoed and New Brighton

CH76TJ

Dwyfor Avenue

CH76YH

Wylfa Avenue

CH76YR

Trem Afon

CH76UR

Bryn Road

CH76XB

Llys Wylfa

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.