Postcode insights

CH5 2JL

Maplewood Avenue

Queensferry and Sealand

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Detailed insights for CH5 2JL

Overview

Postcode CH5 2JL is located in an urban city, within the Queensferry and Sealand ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Shotton & Garden City area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shotton & Garden City is £38,233 per year. The nearest station is Hawarden Bridge, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Shotton & Garden City has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Shotton & Garden City has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Shotton & Garden City is £38,233 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH5 2JL.

Transport

The nearest station is Hawarden Bridge located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH5 2JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Hawarden Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Hawarden Bridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
6,809.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.9(+156%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.13(+224%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.48(+97%)
Public order
12.51(+52%)
Other theft
9.87(+116%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
78.38%
Other White
39
11.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
2.4%
Pakistani
5
1.5%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.96%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.91%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
33.87%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.97%
Social rents from council
26
20.97%
Owns outright
17
13.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.68%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Queensferry and Sealand

Median price£229,998
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £291K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £229,998 (about £193 per square foot) in Queensferry and Sealand area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,950 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queensferry and Sealand over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£303,750£271
Semi-Detached28£189,000£174
Terraced16£144,500£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queensferry and Sealand

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queensferry and Sealand.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£122,000£97,500
2017£283,750£120,000£99,500
2018£261,250£128,000£112,000
2019£235,000£120,000£113,000
2020£256,995£178,250£110,000
2021£272,995£178,000£118,500
2022£280,000£232,000£135,000
2023£310,000£175,000£143,000
2024£278,995£190,000£142,000
2025£299,995£189,000£150,250
2026£325,000£181,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queensferry and Sealand.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queensferry and Sealand.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£128£122
2017£181£133£123
2018£172£140£130
2019£198£144£133
2020£233£165£121
2021£249£193£124
2022£263£219£145
2023£275£226£179
2024£280£198£133
2025£279£182£176
2026£245£171£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queensferry and Sealand.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queensferry and Sealand in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH5 2JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH5 2JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20252, Maplewood Avenue, Deeside, CH5 2JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
30 Jun 20252, Maplewood Avenue, Deeside, CH5 2JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
25 Apr 202516, Queens Road, Deeside, CH5 2JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,500
19 Sept 202552, Sandy Lane, Deeside, CH5 2JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
26 Mar 2026Flat 2, 30, Sealand Avenue, Deeside, CH5 2HLFlatsLeasehold£77,000

Schools

In the CH5 2JL postcode area, located within Shotton & Garden City, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH5 2JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSealand C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH5 2JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH5 2JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparWelsh Road, Flintshire, CH5 2HUWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAldiWelsh Road, Flintshire, CH5 2THWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH5 2JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Margaret Jones

Queensferry and Sealand - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Dale Selvester

Queensferry and Sealand - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Mark Tami

Alyn and Deeside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictFlintshireW06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyAlyn and DeesideW07000082
ParishSealandW04000207
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shotton & Garden CityW02000066
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 009BW01000333
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH5 2JL

Is CH5 2JL (Shotton & Garden City) safe?

The area around CH5 2JL records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 CH5 2JL?

The median sale price around CH5 2JL in Shotton & Garden City is £229,998 (about £193 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH5 2JL?

There is 1 school close to CH5 2JL, including Sealand C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH5 2JL?

The closest station to CH5 2JL is Hawarden Bridge, about 1,567 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH5 2JL?

CH5 2JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH5 2JL (Shotton & Garden City) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside covering CH5 2JL is Mark Tami (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Margaret Jones (Labour Party) and Dale Selvester (Independent).

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.