Postcode insights

CH7 1LQ

Parc Alun

Mold East

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Detailed insights for CH7 1LQ

Overview

Postcode CH7 1LQ is located in an urban city, within the Mold East ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mold area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mold is £45,273 per year. The nearest station is Buckley, about 3.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bailey Hill.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Mold has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Mold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Mold is £45,273 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH7 1LQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Buckley located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH7 1LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBailey HillSmallWalking directions to Bailey Hill

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
1,373.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.61(+126%)
Shoplifting
63.33(+885%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.84(+206%)
Public order
17.36(+111%)
Other theft
12.77(+179%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
93.85%
Other White
7
2.87%
Other Asian
3
1.23%
Other
3
1.23%
Indian
1
0.41%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
32.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
19.02%
No qualifications
37
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
32.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
28.91%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.66%
Social rents from council
11
8.59%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.69%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Mold East

Median price£216,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £271K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Mold East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £558,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mold East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£282,500£289
Semi-Detached8£218,500£222
Terraced8£164,750£199
Flats4£125,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mold East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,750£96,200£150,000£109,000
2017£189,000£106,000£145,000£120,000
2018£227,000£111,000£150,000£150,250
2019£265,000£98,000£155,000£124,000
2020£246,875£94,000£166,500£125,000
2021£230,000£118,500£185,000£150,000
2022£273,000£132,000£210,000£148,000
2023£260,000£105,500£193,988£149,500
2024£320,000£122,500£207,750£159,000
2025£290,000£127,500£205,000£168,750
2026£275,000£125,000£221,500£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£174£160£164
2017£152£177£159£135
2018£202£183£156£174
2019£214£183£173£132
2020£215£179£174£125
2021£247£192£193£186
2022£272£207£211£166
2023£240£208£205£200
2024£257£200£216£219
2025£268£199£215£195
2026£290£186£237£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mold East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 1LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 1LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202627, Parc Alun, Mold, CH7 1LQTerracedFreehold£167,000
30 Apr 20252, Parc Alun, Mold, CH7 1LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
28 Oct 202533, Bridge Street, Mold, CH7 1LWTerracedFreehold£72,000
05 Sept 202533, Bridge Street, Mold, CH7 1LWTerracedFreehold£96,000
25 Jun 202549, Bridge Street, Mold, CH7 1LWTerracedFreehold£162,500

Schools

In the CH7 1LQ postcode area, located within Mold, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH7 1LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt David's R.C. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn Coch C.P.Welsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn Gwalia C.P.Welsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH7 1LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH7 1LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsLead Mills, Flintshire, CH7 1UDWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miLidlDenbigh Road, Flintshire, CH7 1BLWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miAldiKing Street, Flintshire, CH7 1LAWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseChester Road, Mold, CH7 1UFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miTescoTesco Way, Flintshire, CH7 1UBWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH7 1LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Bithell

Mold East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Becky Gittins

Clwyd East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictFlintshireW06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd EastW07000094
WardMold EastW05001604
ParishMoldW04000995
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MoldW02000073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 016CW01000315
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH7 1LQ

Is CH7 1LQ (Mold) safe?

The area around CH7 1LQ records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 CH7 1LQ?

The median sale price around CH7 1LQ in Mold is £216,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH7 1LQ?

There are 6 schools close to CH7 1LQ, including St David's R.C. School, Ysgol Bryn Coch C.P. and Ysgol Bryn Gwalia C.P.. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH7 1LQ?

CH7 1LQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH7 1LQ (Mold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd East covering CH7 1LQ is Becky Gittins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bithell (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.