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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.

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.