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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Mold area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mold 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 Mold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced25£165,000
Semi-Detached52£200,000
Flats14£130,000
Detached50£311,000

10 years median price trend in Mold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold.

All postcodes in Mold

CH71QG

Park Villas

CH71NW

Blackfriars Court

CH71AN

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71AP

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71JR

Queens Lane

CH71UJ

Chester Road

CH71RQ

Gwernaffield Road

CH71BA

Stryd Fawr

CH71JE

Broncoed Park

CH71SR

Bryn Garmon

CH71LX

Broalun

CH71SS

Clayton Road

CH71JP

Avon Court

CH71YU

Glyndwr Court

CH79ZY

Raikes Lane

CH71JL

Bromfield Lane

CH71HF

Gas Lane

CH71XB

Queen's Lane

CH71HL

Ambrose Terrace

CH71AS

Stryd Fawr

CH71SQ

Orchard Way

CH71NG

Ffordd Trem Y Foel

CH71GD

Mold: Broncoed

CH71EF

Heol-Y-Brenin

CH79EU

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71RB

Hill Grove

CH71LS

Tan Y Coed

CH79EY

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71HN

Bromfield Park

CH71XJ

Y Gilfach

CH74GZ

Broncoed Lane

CH71LW

Bridge Street

CH71HX

Llys Yr Awel

CH71NR

The Mall

CH76NF

Raikes Lane

CH71PJ

Glan Aber

CH71UF

Chester Road

CH71YX

Hafan Deg

CH71EW

Victoria Road

CH71LU

Bryn Awelon

CH71GN

Heritage Court

CH71GJ

Maes Y March

CH71SG

Elm Drive

CH71FZ

Cwrt Gwyrdd

CH71DX

Tyddyn Street

CH71TY

Moel Ganol

CH71DH

Blackfriars Court

CH76GT

Mold East

CH79XA

Raikes Lane

CH71SZ

Brook Terrace

CH71QZ

Llys Y Fron

CH71AB

Heol Yr Iarll

CH74HD

Ffordd Y Pentre

CH71HE

Stephen Gray Road

CH71SP

Bryn Garmon

CH79FY

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71UA

Pine Tree Court

CH71GT

Lon Yr Orsaf

CH71UE

Chester Road

CH71LN

Alyn Street

CH71JW

Bromfield Lane

CH71AT

Ffordd Haulfryn

CH71NP

Mold: Broncoed

CH71QD

Ffordd Hengoed

CH71JZ

Bryn Hilyn Lane

CH71XH

Glyn Teg

CH71DT

Meadow Place

CH71PH

Brook Street

CH71PD

Gladstone Villas

CH71NQ

Henffordd

CH71TR

Maes Yr Haf

CH71HU

Llys Y Coed

CH71QJ

Parkway

CH71AA

Earl Road

CH74DH

Maes Y Twr

CH71FX

Llys Mantell Aur

CH71EJ

Grosvenor Street

CH71UL

New Street

CH71ER

The Cross

CH71NX

Nant Y Coed

CH71LH

St Davids Lane

CH71XP

Mold Business Park

CH71RT

Beechwood Close

CH71PZ

Hendy Road

CH71LG

King Street

CH71UU

Woodlands Close

CH71GB

Ael Y Bryn

CH71BW

Church Lane

CH71AJ

Earl Road

CH71HT

Wrexham Road

CH71DF

Dreflan

CH71JF

Broncoed Park

CH71GY

Cae Glas

CH71BG

Milford Street

CH71RP

Ffordd Pennant

CH71YA

Mold East

CH76NB

Raikes Lane

CH76QZ

Cwrt Rhyd Galed

CH71RG

Gwernaffield Road

CH71RE

Gwernaffield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.