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Argoed and New Brighton

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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.

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.