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Shotton East and Shotton Higher

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About

Shotton East and Shotton Higher form a residential and industrial ward on the banks of the River Dee in Flintshire. The area is dominated by the large Deeside Industrial Park, a major employer, and the adjacent Shotton Steelworks, a historic landmark of the local economy. Housing is primarily composed of post-war and modern estates, with community facilities centred around the main Connah's Quay Road.

The ward's landscape is defined by its proximity to the estuary, with the Wales Coast Path offering views across the water towards the Wirral. A notable local feature is the blue-painted bascule bridge, a working lift bridge over the Dee that connects the area to the railway line. Open spaces include the playing fields at Deeside Leisure Centre and the informal paths along the riverfront.

Area overview

On average Shotton East and Shotton Higher has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shotton East and Shotton Higher is £38,233 per year. Shotton East and Shotton Higher is home to around 4,352 people, with a population density of about 2,951.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shotton East and Shotton Higher Population
4,352
Population density
2,951.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.8(+91%)
Shoplifting
31.02(+382%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.98(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.57(+44%)
Public order
9.88(+20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,675
84.48%
Other White
500
11.49%
Other
39
0.9%
Chinese
29
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.41%
Total population: 4,350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,136
32.43%
Level 4 qualifications or above
619
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
494
14.1%
Level 3 (A level)
492
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
432
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 3,503

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
475
25.51%
Owns with a mortgage
467
25.08%
Social rents from council
466
25.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
264
14.18%
Other social rented
139
7.47%
Total households: 1,862

Property prices in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

Median price£147,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £185K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Shotton East and Shotton Higher area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £249,990.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shotton East and Shotton Higher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£185,000£202
Detached3£143,000£148
Terraced12£125,000£156
Flats1£68,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shotton East and Shotton Higher.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124,950£121,500£97,802
2017£159,000£112,000£93,000
2018£146,500£115,500£107,000
2019£133,750£126,750£94,975
2020£187,500£122,500£108,500
2021£155,000£139,950£110,000
2022£187,000£145,000£122,500
2023£241,000£162,475£129,850
2024£240,000£165,000£128,500
2025£143,000£180,000£125,500
2026£170,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shotton East and Shotton Higher.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shotton East and Shotton Higher.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£123£134£104
2017£142£122£112
2018£177£125£119
2019£141£140£108
2020£182£154£119
2021£224£146£131
2022£197£164£137
2023£221£169£157
2024£222£183£160
2025£148£191£160
2026£195£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shotton East and Shotton Higher.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shotton East and Shotton Higher in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Shotton East and Shotton Higher

Is Shotton East and Shotton Higher safe?

Shotton East and Shotton Higher records about 111 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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher?

The median sale price in Shotton East and Shotton Higher is £147,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Shotton East and Shotton Higher?

Shotton East and Shotton Higher scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shotton East and Shotton Higher sits around rank 468 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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher?

The average household income in Shotton East and Shotton Higher is around £38,233 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shotton East and Shotton Higher?

Shotton East and Shotton Higher is represented by 2 elected councillors: David Evans (Labour Party) and Ron Davies (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

CH51LX

Llwyn Clwyd

CH51DQ

Jubilee Street

CH51LS

Central Drive

CH51LG

Chevrons Road

CH51LR

Central Drive

CH51AS

Caernarvon Close

CH51BA

Gloucester Avenue

CH51AR

Caernarvon Close

CH51AJ

Henrietta Street

CH51PZ

Health Street

CH51PY

Rowley's Drive

CH51PP

Evans Way

CH51PJ

Oak Tree Close

CH51TJ

Aston Road

CH51NJ

Poplar Avenue

CH51LP

Clwyd Street

CH51JZ

Allans Close

CH51AL

Strickland Street

CH51YA

St Ethelwolds Street

CH51NW

Oak Tree Close

CH51AQ

Ashfield Road

CH51PN

Taylors View

CH51NE

Grange Road

CH51QY

Greenbank Road

CH51EH

Shotton Lane

CH51JU

North Street

CH51JP

Crossways

CH51AN

Strickland Street

CH51QJ

Evans Way

CH51PU

Rowleys Drive

CH51QP

Shotton Lane

CH51LD

Green Lane

CH51BJ

Henrietta Street

CH51AD

Wellington Street

CH51QU

Hafan Glyd

CH51XS

Plough Lane

CH51NU

Grosvenor Road

CH51NG

Melrose Avenue

CH51QB

Chester Road East

CH51AZ

Marina Drive

CH51QW

Shotton Lane

CH51PD

Sandown Road

CH51QT

Shotton Lane

CH51QE

The Meadows

CH51JY

Westminster Crescent

CH51DJ

Nelson Street

CH51NZ

Farmfield Close

CH51PA

Sandown Road

CH51LW

Clwyd Street

CH51NX

Grosvenor Road

CH51NT

Norman Street

CH51BQ

Stanley Place

CH51AE

Rhofa Glyd

CH51LF

Chevrons Road

CH51NF

Larch Avenue

CH51AY

Chester Close

CH51NL

Elmwood Close

CH51NQ

Melrose Avenue

CH51LL

Chevrons Road

CH51AF

Ash Grove

CH51BR

Hafan Glyd

CH51RA

Holly Villas

CH51AG

Ash Grove

CH51NA

Cwrt Melrose

CH51QQ

Lavender Court

CH51AT

St Davids Drive

CH51QZ

High Croft

CH51RE

Killins Lane

CH51LT

Central Drive

CH51LB

Green Lane

CH51LZ

Chevrons Court

CH51BB

Connaught Avenue

CH51JJ

Chester Road East

CH51AH

Wellington Street

CH51XY

Castle Hill Street

CH51LE

Green Lane

CH51NH

Elmwood Close

CH51ND

Glasll Wyn

CH51AU

Chester Close

CH51NN

Cornwall Road

CH51DH

Nelson Street

CH51XX

Terrig Street

CH51LH

Chevrons Road

CH51JS

North Street

CH51AB

Ash Grove

CH51TQ

Dee View Crescent

CH51PB

Sandown Road

CH51QA

Chester Road East

CH51JR

North Street

CH51LA

Green Lane

CH51BG

York Avenue

CH51PL

Pear Tree Close

CH51BF

Wellington Street

CH51BP

Hafan Glyd

CH51LQ

Chevrons Road

CH51BD

Windsor Avenue

CH51LJ

Chevrons Road

CH51QS

Shotton Lane

CH51BH

Kensington Avenue

CH51LU

Central Drive

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.