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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 moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
62.5(+70%)
Shoplifting
34.7(+400%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.9(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.03(+37%)
Public order
9.42(+5%)
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

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Shotton East and Shotton Higher area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shotton East and Shotton Higher in the 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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached15£176,000
Terraced8£137,500

10 years median price trend in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shotton East and Shotton Higher.

All postcodes in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

CH51QE

The Meadows

CH51QP

Shotton Lane

CH51TR

Shotton East and Shotton Higher

CH51NH

Elmwood Close

CH51NN

Cornwall Road

CH51AJ

Henrietta Street

CH51BG

York Avenue

CH51JX

Westminster Crescent

CH51NQ

Melrose Avenue

CH51QW

Shotton Lane

CH51LS

Central Drive

CH51AP

Butler Street

CH51AZ

Marina Drive

CH51NS

Norman Street

CH51AB

Ash Grove

CH51QT

Shotton Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.