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About

Mold serves as the administrative centre of Flintshire, situated in the north-east of Wales. The town lies in the valley of the River Alyn, with the surrounding landscape characterised by the rolling hills of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its position has historically made it a significant market town for the wider rural region. The area's geography provides a distinct setting, blending town life with immediate access to protected upland scenery.

The town's layout is focused around its historic core, with St Mary's Church and the 19th-century County Hall being prominent landmarks. Daniel Owen, often regarded as the foremost Welsh-language novelist, was born and lived in Mold; a statue and centre commemorate his legacy. Weekly markets continue to be held, maintaining a traditional function. Theatr Clwyd, a major cultural venue for North Wales, is located on the town's outskirts, providing a hub for performing arts.

Area overview

On average Mold has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mold is £45,273 per year. Mold is home to around 10,148 people, with a population density of about 1,590.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mold Population
10,148
Population density
1,590.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.37(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.62(+97%)
Shoplifting
14.68(+128%)
Public order
8.18(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.88(+7%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,660
95.19%
Other White
220
2.17%
Irish
46
0.45%
Other Asian
40
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.29%
Total population: 10,148

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,894
34.77%
No qualifications
1,417
17.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,368
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,190
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
764
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 8,324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,779
38.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,309
28.67%
Social rents from council
526
11.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
11.08%
Other social rented
321
7.03%
Total households: 4,566

Property prices in Mold

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £288K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Mold area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £645,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£308,500£272
Semi-Detached51£210,000£249
Terraced32£158,750£185
Flats12£114,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mold

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£96,200£147,125£117,000
2017£231,500£112,000£148,250£120,000
2018£252,500£111,000£152,000£120,475
2019£265,000£112,000£165,750£118,000
2020£262,000£104,625£166,500£151,500
2021£295,000£119,950£178,500£140,000
2022£327,500£150,000£185,000£130,000
2023£300,000£130,000£192,000£133,000
2024£320,000£136,000£195,250£144,000
2025£316,000£126,500£203,750£165,000
2026£302,000£130,000£205,000£139,505
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£169£156£164
2017£205£200£170£125
2018£209£180£167£152
2019£220£200£188£137
2020£232£186£199£179
2021£238£183£200£184
2022£261£228£209£168
2023£262£229£217£203
2024£268£223£228£195
2025£275£198£240£190
2026£270£186£247£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Mold

Is Mold safe?

Mold records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mold?

The median sale price in Mold is £215,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mold?

Mold scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mold sits around rank 1,146 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?

The average household income in Mold is around £45,273 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Mold

CH71GW

Llwyn Bach

CH71UR

Gas Lane

CH71EX

Llys Y Foel

CH71BP

Denbigh Road

CH71AG

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71LP

Alyn View

CH71NA

Bro Alun

CH71RS

Oakwood Close

CH71PN

Bryn Coch Lane

CH71HY

Cambrian Close

CH71GX

Ffordd Newydd

CH71RZ

Ivy Crescent

CH71AX

Earl Road

CH71QU

Chestnut Road

CH71TL

Penybryn

CH71TX

Nant Derw

CH71TD

Beech Drive

CH71UZ

Hen Blas

CH71FR

Ffordd Y Gwanwyn

CH71DE

Dreflan

CH71XW

Maes Gwern

CH71LQ

Parc Alun

CH71ND

Alyn Meadow

CH71NS

Maes Yr Haul

CH71BY

Denbigh Road

CH71AE

Raikes Lane

CH71XL

Swn Y Nant

CH79AU

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71HW

Bromfield Park

CH71SH

Alwyn Close

CH71XZ

Maes Gwern

CH71BL

Denbigh Road

CH71FG

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71TE

Cedar Grove

CH71QL

The Park

CH71FA

Ffordd Tywod

CH71LR

Alyn Bank

CH71XN

Maes Gwern

CH71XG

Ash Grove

CH71PW

Highfield Villas

CH71BH

High Street

CH71ET

Wrexham Street

CH71FN

Ffordd Gwern

CH75DA

Gwernaffield Road

CH71DQ

Daniel Owen Square

CH71PB

Chapel Street

CH71TU

Ddol Awel

CH71TS

Bryn Heulog

CH71TG

Queens Park

CH71XF

Denbigh Road

CH71TQ

Queens Park

CH71FP

Maes Glas

CH71NU

Park House Mews

CH71UP

Llys Preswylfa

CH71LL

Victoria Terrace

CH71LT

Bryn Awelon

CH71PL

Glan Alun

CH71QT

Linden Drive

CH71UD

Lead Mills

CH71ES

Wrexham Street

CH71SL

Bedford Way

CH71AZ

High Street

CH71JY

Bryn Hilyn Lane

CH71DJ

Stryd Fawr

CH71BE

Stryd Fawr

CH71UB

Ponterwyl

CH71XR

Llys Mervyn

CH71JN

Bromfield Close

CH71GR

Rhodfa Cilcain

CH71JQ

Hill View

CH76ZG

Raikes Lane

CH71SU

Clayton Road

CH71FD

Ffordd Yr Hydref

CH71TB

Ash Grove

CH71NN

Parc Plas Aney

CH71BT

Denbigh Road

CH71TF

Queens Park

CH76GW

Cwrt Cranfield

CH71QR

Hendy Road

CH71PU

Upper Bryn Coch

CH71JT

Archway

CH71RA

Pwll Glas

CH76NR

Raikes Lane

CH71PE

Ffordd Dolgoed

CH71SW

Llys Daniel Owen

CH71DN

Harrowby Road

CH71NL

Castle Street

CH71DR

Maes Bodlonfa

CH71GF

Llys Menden

CH71PR

Bryn Coch Lane

CH71UH

Chester Road

CH71JU

Bromfield Close

CH71GE

Llys Tudela

CH71FL

Llys Carchar

CH76NA

Raikes Lane

CH79GF

Mold: Broncoed

CH76NG

Raikes Lane

CH79GE

Mold: Broncoed

CH71GL

Bryn Hilyn Lane

CH76NT

Raikes Lane

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.