Postcode insights

CH4 8UA

Sandy Lane

Saltney Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH4 8UA

Overview

Postcode CH4 8UA is located in an urban city, within the Saltney Ferry ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Broughton & Saltney area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broughton & Saltney is £47,743 per year. The nearest station is Chester, about 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Broughton & Saltney has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Broughton & Saltney has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Broughton & Saltney is £47,743 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH4 8UA.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
5,934.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.87(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.09(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.62(-41%)
Public order
7.62(-7%)
Other theft
6.93(+51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
94.44%
Other White
8
2.96%
Irish
3
1.11%
Chinese
2
0.74%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.72%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.26%
No qualifications
44
18.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
51.24%
Owns with a mortgage
46
38.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.79%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Saltney Ferry

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £242K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Saltney Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 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
Detached12£269,500£279
Terraced12£197,500£208
Semi-Detached21£171,000£233
Flats6£118,250£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£257,500£150,000£181,000£190,000
2026£252,000£90,000£178,000
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£272£220£233
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.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH4 8UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH4 8UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 2025105, Sandy Lane, Chester, CH4 8UADetachedFreehold£285,000
16 Feb 20265, Aled Way, Chester, CH4 8UPDetachedFreehold£270,000
31 Mar 20259, Aled Way, Chester, CH4 8UPDetachedFreehold£235,000
27 Nov 202527, Tegid Way, Chester, CH4 8QRTerracedFreehold£242,000
15 Sept 202519, Tegid Way, Chester, CH4 8QRDetachedFreehold£314,000

Schools

In the CH4 8UA postcode area, located within Broughton & Saltney, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH4 8UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableSaltney Wood Memorial C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt David's High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt Anthony's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH4 8UA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH4 8UA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisVictoria Road, Flintshire, CH4 8STWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miMorrisonsBridge Street, Flintshire, CH4 8SNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miFarmfoodsBridge Street, Flintshire, CH4 8SNWalking directions to Farmfoods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH4 8UA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jason Shallcross

Saltney Ferry - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Thomas Richard Lloyd

Saltney Ferry - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mark Tami

Alyn and Deeside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictFlintshireW06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyAlyn and DeesideW07000082
WardSaltney FerryW05001611
ParishSaltneyW04000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broughton & SaltneyW02000072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 015FW01000331
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH4 8UA

Is CH4 8UA (Broughton & Saltney) safe?

The area around CH4 8UA records about 53 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. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CH4 8UA?

The median sale price around CH4 8UA in Broughton & Saltney is £185,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH4 8UA?

There are 6 schools close to CH4 8UA, including Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School, St David's High School and St Anthony's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH4 8UA?

CH4 8UA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,287 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH4 8UA (Broughton & Saltney) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside covering CH4 8UA is Mark Tami (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jason Shallcross (Independent) and Thomas Richard Lloyd (Labour Party).

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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.