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Mold West

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About

Mold West is a residential ward situated on the western side of the town of Mold, the county town of Flintshire. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates and suburban streets, with a mix of property types. It is bordered by the A5119 road to the north and includes local amenities such as Ysgol Bryn Gwalia primary school. The ward functions largely as a commuter base for the town centre and wider region.

The geography slopes gently towards the River Alyn, which runs along the southern boundary. A notable local feature is the wooded area of Coed Pant-yr-ynn, providing a green corridor and public footpaths. The ward contains several smaller community facilities, including a bowling green and sports fields near the Mynydd Isa area, contributing to its everyday residential character.

Area overview

On average Mold West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mold West is £45,273 per year. Mold West is home to around 2,173 people, with a population density of about 1,820.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mold West Population
2,173
Population density
1,820.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.09(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.88(+222%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.65(+113%)
Other theft
8.28(+81%)
Public order
8.28(+1%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,061
94.85%
Other White
64
2.95%
Chinese
8
0.37%
Pakistani
8
0.37%
Irish
7
0.32%
Total population: 2,173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
447
25.5%
Level 4 qualifications or above
393
22.42%
Level 3 (A level)
279
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
272
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
207
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 1,753

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
291
29.04%
Social rents from council
245
24.45%
Owns with a mortgage
210
20.96%
Other social rented
127
12.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
103
10.28%
Total households: 1,002

Property prices in Mold West

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £240K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Mold West area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £385,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£240,000£245
Semi-Detached12£190,000£261
Terraced6£151,250£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mold West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135,000£119,000£110,000
2017£176,250£126,000£95,000
2018£327,500£120,250£105,000
2019£209,000£141,500£116,000
2020£264,500£140,000£144,500
2021£247,500£143,000£127,500
2022£230,000£165,500£123,500
2023£300,000£172,000£137,000
2024£198,000£180,000£145,975
2025£277,500£170,000£162,500
2026£230,000£215,000£135,510
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£135£140
2017£212£141£120
2018£176£132£136
2019£231£175£151
2020£215£184£166
2021£237£190£140
2022£268£214£149
2023£265£193£238
2024£227£165£236
2025£263£195£190
2026£274£281£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Mold West

Is Mold West safe?

Mold West records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mold West?

The median sale price in Mold West is £205,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mold West?

Mold West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mold West sits around rank 753 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 West?

The average household income in Mold West is around £45,273 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mold West?

Mold West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tina Susan Claydon (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.