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Shotton West

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About

Shotton West lies on the southern bank of the River Dee estuary, forming part of the Deeside industrial corridor. The landscape is largely flat, dominated by housing estates, retail parks, and light industrial units. The ward is defined by its proximity to major transport links, including the A548 road and the Borderlands railway line, which connects it directly to Wrexham and the Wirral. Large-scale commercial developments are a consistent feature of the area's economic activity.

The residential areas consist primarily of post-war and modern suburban housing. A notable local landmark is the Shotton Steelworks site, a major historic employer whose presence has fundamentally shaped the community's identity. Large areas of open land border the ward to the west, near the estuary, providing accessible green space. The overall character is one of a practical, well-connected suburb serving the wider Deeside region.

Area overview

On average Shotton West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shotton West is £38,233 per year. Shotton West is home to around 2,147 people, with a population density of about 2,436.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shotton West Population
2,147
Population density
2,436.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.25(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.27(+108%)
Other theft
11.18(+122%)
Shoplifting
8.85(+28%)
Public order
8.38(-6%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,743
81.15%
Other White
289
13.45%
Other
28
1.3%
African
19
0.88%
Bangladeshi
18
0.84%
Total population: 2,148

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
517
28.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
349
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
283
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
256
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 1,805

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
372
38.35%
Owns with a mortgage
267
27.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
226
23.3%
Social rents from council
64
6.6%
Other social rented
20
2.06%
Total households: 970

Property prices in Shotton West

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 in Shotton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shotton West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£220,500
Flats2£87,000
Semi-Detached14£181,500
Terraced4£130,000

10 years median price trend in Shotton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shotton West.

All postcodes in Shotton West

CH51HA

Kingsway

CH51DE

Chester Road (West)

CH51ED

Bridge Street

CH51EZ

Beaconsfield Road

CH51DX

Manley Court

CH51JD

Shotton West

CH51DN

King Edward Street

CH51HZ

Plymouth Street

CH51BY

Chester Road West

CH51BX

Chester Road West

CH51HW

Woodland Street

CH51BZ

Chester Road West

CH51TW

Bridge Street

CH51EA

King George Street

CH51HF

Victoria Crescent

CH51PE

Pippins Close

CH51HB

Kingsway

CH51HU

Llewellyn Street

CH51JW

Mostyn Street

CH51HT

Queensway

CH51HS

Mill View Road

CH51DZ

King George Street

CH51EB

Charmleys Lane

CH51HQ

Rowden Street

CH51PF

The Brambles

CH51DR

Salisbury Street

CH51HH

Brook Road

CH51DU

Bridge Street

CH51HG

Rowden Crescent

CH51HL

Brook Road

CH51DY

King George Street

CH51HE

Gladstone Street

CH51HX

Taliesin Avenue

CH51DW

King Edward Street

CH51HN

Woodland Crescent

CH51DL

Alexandra Street

CH51DP

Salisbury Street

CH51HR

Garden Way

CH51HP

Taliesin Avenue

CH51JA

Plymouth Street

CH51DT

Ryeland Street

CH51EF

Griffiths Court

CH51DF

Chester Road West

CH51ES

Victoria Road

CH51RF

Killins Lane

CH51JB

Mostyn Street

CH51HY

Taliesin Avenue

CH51EY

Victoria Road

CH51HJ

Brook Road

Data Sources

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