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Saltney Ferry

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About

Saltney Ferry ward lies directly on the border with England, separated from the city of Chester by the River Dee. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. Industrial and commercial units are concentrated along the River Lane and Saltney Ferry Road, reflecting its historical role. The ward's eastern boundary is entirely defined by the winding course of the river, which shapes its geography and flood defences.

A notable feature is the presence of the Saltney Ferry Footbridge, a modern pedestrian and cycle crossing that provides a direct link into Chester. Large areas of open ground, including Saltney Ferry Recreation Ground and playing fields, run alongside the riverbanks. The ward contains the main access routes to the wider industrial and retail zones of Saltney, with significant through-traffic using its roads.

Area overview

On average Saltney Ferry has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saltney Ferry is £47,743 per year. The median sale price in Saltney Ferry is £195,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,000 and £242,750. Saltney Ferry is home to around 5,140 people, with a population density of about 1,433.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saltney Ferry Population
5,140
Population density
1,433.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.29(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.51(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(-5%)
Other theft
5.84(+28%)
Public order
5.45(-34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,457
86.83%
Other White
372
7.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.74%
Indian
35
0.68%
Irish
32
0.62%
Total population: 5,133

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,071
25.61%
No qualifications
830
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
789
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
661
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
438
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 4,182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
724
32.15%
Owns outright
613
27.22%
Social rents from council
412
18.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
15.72%
Other social rented
95
4.22%
Total households: 2,252

Property prices in Saltney Ferry

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £169K – £243K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Saltney Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saltney Ferry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£263,250£285
Semi-Detached24£181,500£227
Terraced11£178,000£203
Flats6£144,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saltney Ferry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltney Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,473£114,000£127,500£121,000
2017£185,000£112,000£139,500£128,250
2018£199,995£127,000£153,000£146,000
2019£210,123£124,000£153,500£128,000
2020£215,000£122,000£157,500£142,250
2021£210,000£120,000£160,000£140,000
2022£230,000£127,000£187,000£153,000
2023£249,999£145,000£180,000£142,000
2024£255,000£119,000£200,000£185,000
2025£250,000£150,000£175,500£190,000
2026£250,000£140,000£195,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltney Ferry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saltney Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£156£152£174
2017£198£179£153£159
2018£227£184£162£171
2019£236£180£166£164
2020£235£204£173£157
2021£227£183£182£189
2022£270£209£216£205
2023£293£216£226£196
2024£208£218£216£224
2025£280£232£210£220
2026£278£231£231£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saltney Ferry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saltney Ferry in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Saltney Ferry ward.

Local councillors

Jason Shallcross

Saltney Ferry - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Thomas Richard Lloyd

Saltney Ferry - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

All postcodesin Saltney Ferry

CH48TG

Moss Grove

CH48LT

Ashleigh Close

CH40BE

Bradshaw Avenue

CH48QN

Vyrnwy Road

CH48RU

Chester Road

CH48TW

Beechwood Road

CH48QQ

Cwrt Y Terfyn

CH48PB

Douglas Place

CH40AP

Glendale

CH48TD

Deva Avenue

CH48SH

High Street

CH48TZ

The Nook

CH48QR

Tegid Way

CH48NA

Larch Way

CH48SW

Marley Way

CH48UL

Celyn Crescent

CH48FB

Bakers Park

CH48QL

Cwrt Y Terfyn

CH48UE

Carlton Avenue

CH48GA

River Lane