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Connah's Quay: Golftyn

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About

Connah's Quay is an industrial town on the banks of the River Dee. The Golftyn ward lies to its west, primarily consisting of residential housing estates built in the latter half of the 20th century. The area is characterised by its proximity to major transport routes, including the A548 and the North Wales Coast railway line, which define its eastern boundary. Housing is a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local services centred on Golftyn Road.

The ward is home to Ysgol Croes Atti, a Welsh-medium primary school. Open green space is provided by Golftyn Park, which includes sports pitches and a children's play area. A notable local feature is the presence of the Shotton Steelworks, visible to the east, which has historically been a major employer for the area. The ward's layout is functional, with quiet, winding streets leading off the main thoroughfares.

Area overview

On average Connah's Quay: Golftyn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Connah's Quay: Golftyn is £42,539 per year. Connah's Quay: Golftyn is home to around 5,243 people, with a population density of about 608.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Connah's Quay: Golftyn Population
5,243
Population density
608.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.71(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.12(+25%)
Shoplifting
9.35(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.01(-1%)
Public order
7.44(-17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,690
89.44%
Other White
409
7.8%
Other
28
0.53%
Chinese
19
0.36%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
17
0.32%
Total population: 5,244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
992
23.38%
Level 3 (A level)
824
19.42%
No qualifications
793
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
761
17.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
478
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 4,243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
789
36.89%
Owns outright
628
29.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
14.68%
Social rents from council
236
11.03%
Other social rented
106
4.96%
Total households: 2,139

Property prices in Connah's Quay: Golftyn

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 in Connah's Quay: Golftyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £426,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Connah's Quay: Golftyn in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Connah's Quay: Golftyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£262,000
Semi-Detached36£186,000
Terraced6£140,000

10 years median price trend in Connah's Quay: Golftyn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Connah's Quay: Golftyn.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.