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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
95
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
48.44(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.15(+93%)
Shoplifting
10.25(+59%)
Other theft
10.25(+124%)
Public order
9.78(+19%)
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

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £220K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Shotton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shotton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£235,000£214
Semi-Detached9£185,000£184
Terraced5£128,000£155
Flats2£87,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shotton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shotton West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£125,000£103,000
2017£181,500£143,000£100,500
2018£215,000£136,000£107,000
2019£182,500£142,500£110,750
2020£220,000£140,000£107,500
2021£173,000£152,000£112,498
2022£205,000£180,000£124,000
2023£276,500£169,950£121,250
2024£205,000£175,000£145,000
2025£230,000£185,000£135,000
2026£500,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shotton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shotton West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£106£127£128
2017£152£138£114
2018£146£144£106
2019£162£151£111
2020£181£158£116
2021£161£163£119
2022£230£171£123
2023£184£188£121
2024£211£195£127
2025£198£201£148
2026£241£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shotton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shotton West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Shotton West

Is Shotton West safe?

Shotton West records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shotton West?

The median sale price in Shotton West is £160,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Shotton West?

Shotton West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shotton West sits around rank 1,022 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 West?

The average household income in Shotton West is around £38,233 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shotton West?

Shotton West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sean Bibby (Labour Party).

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.