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About

Mostyn ward occupies a coastal strip along the Dee Estuary in northern Flintshire. The area is primarily residential, with housing concentrated in the villages of Mostyn and Ffynnongroyw. The local economy has historical ties to industry, notably the nearby Mostyn docks which handle freight and have been a significant employer. The landscape here is characterised by flat, reclaimed land with agricultural fields and estuarine views.

A notable feature is the extensive Mostyn Colliery spoil tip, now grassed over and known locally as 'The Alps', which offers walking routes and vantage points. The Wales Coast Path runs through the ward, providing access to the shoreline and its birdlife. Community facilities are centred around the villages, with several schools and local shops serving the population.

Area overview

On average Mostyn has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mostyn is £48,989 per year. Mostyn is home to around 1,892 people, with a population density of about 159.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mostyn Population
1,892
Population density
159.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.84(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.2(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.33(+109%)
Public order
9.51(+16%)
Other theft
7.4(+62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,841
97.3%
Other White
25
1.32%
Pakistani
6
0.32%
Irish
6
0.32%
Indian
2
0.11%
Total population: 1,892

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
396
25.48%
Level 4 qualifications or above
360
23.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
252
16.22%
Level 3 (A level)
250
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
184
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 1,554

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
262
33.08%
Owns with a mortgage
196
24.75%
Social rents from council
195
24.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
95
11.99%
Other forms of private rent
25
3.16%
Total households: 792

Property prices in Mostyn

Median price£189,400
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £316K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £189,400 (about £164 per square foot) in Mostyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mostyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£367,500£243
Semi-Detached7£150,000£150
Terraced3£150,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mostyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mostyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,000£91,500£109,950
2017£190,000£99,500£84,000
2018£231,000£96,000£92,000
2019£193,750£111,500£92,975
2020£315,000£117,000£105,000
2021£250,000£102,500£134,000
2022£220,000£131,000£118,500
2023£175,000£132,500£142,000
2024£242,500£153,000£137,500
2025£317,500£145,000£150,000
2026£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mostyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mostyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117£100£114
2017£103£110£99
2018£169£127£107
2019£154£105£100
2020£159£137£119
2021£174£108£120
2022£183£130£114
2023£165£137£168
2024£198£156£160
2025£243£147£163
2026£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mostyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Mostyn

Is Mostyn safe?

Mostyn records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mostyn?

The median sale price in Mostyn is £189,400 (about £164 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mostyn?

Mostyn scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mostyn sits around rank 464 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 Mostyn?

The average household income in Mostyn is around £48,989 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mostyn?

Mostyn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pam Banks (Independent).

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.