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Mold South

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About

Mold South ward encompasses the southern neighbourhoods of the town itself, along with the adjacent village of Gwernymynydd. The area is largely residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern estates, set along streets that climb the lower slopes of the surrounding hills. It contains several primary schools and local convenience shops, serving the daily needs of its residents.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the expansive Loggerheads Country Park, which lies just to its south-west. This provides direct access to wooded trails and the steep limestone gorge of the River Alyn. A notable local landmark is the medieval motte of Bailey Hill, a grassy mound in a public park that marks the original Norman fortification around which the town later grew.

Area overview

On average Mold South has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mold South is £45,273 per year. Mold South is home to around 2,830 people, with a population density of about 2,087.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mold South Population
2,830
Population density
2,087.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.22(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.49(+57%)
Shoplifting
8.13(+26%)
Public order
7.42(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,753
97.28%
Other White
32
1.13%
Other Asian
13
0.46%
Irish
9
0.32%
Indian
6
0.21%
Total population: 2,830

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,131
48.25%
Level 3 (A level)
394
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
287
12.24%
No qualifications
213
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
156
6.66%
Total 16+ residents: 2,344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
617
53.37%
Owns with a mortgage
440
38.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
4.76%
Other forms of private rent
15
1.3%
Social rents from council
13
1.12%
Total households: 1,156

Property prices in Mold South

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £378K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £258 per square foot) in Mold South area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mold South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£388,750£241
Detached19£340,000£271
Semi-Detached16£212,250£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mold South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold South.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£210,000£156,000
2017£265,000£155,000
2018£255,000£172,000
2019£280,000£167,500
2020£265,000£176,250
2021£310,000£180,000
2022£365,000£194,000
2023£335,000£215,000
2024£320,000£207,500
2025£340,000£215,000
2026£302,000£171,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold South.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£198£160
2017£207£193
2018£207£180
2019£209£201
2020£240£220
2021£241£226
2022£261£185
2023£262£251
2024£269£234
2025£272£251
2026£238£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mold South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Mold South

Is Mold South safe?

Mold South records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mold South?

The median sale price in Mold South is £272,500 (about £258 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mold South?

Mold South scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mold South sits around rank 1,848 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 Mold South?

The average household income in Mold South is around £45,273 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mold South?

Mold South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Geoff Collett (Labour Party).

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.