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Mold

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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mold Population

10,148

Population density

1,590.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,660

95.19%

Other White

220

2.17%

Irish

0.45%

Other Asian

0.39%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.29%

Total population: 10,148

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	25	£165,000	£67,000	£135,510	£202,500	£320,000
Semi-Detached	52	£200,000	£140,550	£174,250	£218,500	£283,400
Flats	14	£130,000	£86,250	£108,000	£145,000	£170,000
Detached	50	£311,000	£213,350	£259,250	£375,500	£461,000

10 years median price trend in Mold

All postcodes in Mold

CH79EZ

Heol Yr Iarll

CH73ZJ

Heol Yr Iarll

CH71BN

Bank Villas

CH71GH

Y Dolydd

CH71NY

New Street

CH71GS

Llys Derwen

CH71RF

Hafod Alyn

CH71FH

Llys Pont Y Felin

CH71PA

Brook Street

CH71HH

Marlow Terrace

CH71EG

Chester Street

CH71RY

Park Avenue

CH76NN

Raikes Lane

CH79FZ

Mold: Broncoed

CH71QF

Brook Mount

CH71SJ

Meadowside

CH71GP

Milford Street

CH71PY

Bryn Coch Crescent

CH71WP

Stryd Henardd

CH71GA

Llys Yr Efail

CH71FT

Denbigh Road

CH74EE

Broncoed Terrace

CH71JX

The Firs

CH71RD

Bailey Villas

CH71UY

Ffordd Pentre

CH79ZZ

Raikes Lane

CH71QW

Hafod Park

CH71AR

High Street

CH71PS

Bryn Coch Lane

CH71PP

Bryn Coch Lane

CH71RX

Fir Grove

CH71FS

Ffordd Ty'N Y Coed

CH71TZ

Cae Hir

CH71HA

Bromfield Lane

CH71SA

Hawthorn Avenue

CH71TJ

Ffordd Bryn Estyn

CH71QX

Lon Cae Del

CH71EH

Llwyn Eithin

CH71SN

Kenstone Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail