Postcode insights

CH7 1SG

Elm Drive

Mold West

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Detailed insights for CH7 1SG

Overview

Postcode CH7 1SG is located in an urban city, within the Mold West ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mold area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Rec.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Mold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 295 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Mold has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.9%

Approximately 43.9% 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 1SG.

Transport

The nearest station is Buckley located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH7 1SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe RecMediumWalking directions to The Rec
0.3 miBailey HillSmallWalking directions to Bailey Hill

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
1,843.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.97(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.42(+157%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.53(+71%)
Public order
7.52(-9%)
Other crime
5.85(+179%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
92.08%
Other White
13
4.29%
Chinese
3
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.66%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
28.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.15%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.72%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
40.65%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Owns outright
21
17.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Mold West

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £240K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Mold West area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £385,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£240,000£245
Semi-Detached12£190,000£261
Terraced6£151,250£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mold West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135,000£119,000£110,000
2017£176,250£126,000£95,000
2018£327,500£120,250£105,000
2019£209,000£141,500£116,000
2020£264,500£140,000£144,500
2021£247,500£143,000£127,500
2022£230,000£165,500£123,500
2023£300,000£172,000£137,000
2024£198,000£180,000£145,975
2025£277,500£170,000£162,500
2026£230,000£215,000£135,510
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mold West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£135£140
2017£212£141£120
2018£176£132£136
2019£231£175£151
2020£215£184£166
2021£237£190£140
2022£268£214£149
2023£265£193£238
2024£227£165£236
2025£263£195£190
2026£274£281£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mold West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 1SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 1SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202563, Elm Drive, Mold, CH7 1SFTerracedFreehold£135,000
06 Jun 202523, Cedar Grove, Mold, CH7 1TESemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
19 Mar 202511, Cedar Grove, Mold, CH7 1TESemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
13 Oct 202536, Beech Drive, Mold, CH7 1TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
11 Apr 202532, Beech Drive, Mold, CH7 1TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH7 1SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn Gwalia C.P.Welsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol GlanrafonWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn Coch C.P.Welsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH7 1SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH7 1SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutterStryd Fawr, Flintshire, CH7 1BEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miIcelandStryd Newydd, Flintshire, CH7 1NHWalking directions to Iceland

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Tina Susan Claydon

Mold West - 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 WestW05001606
ParishMoldW04000995
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MoldW02000073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 016FW01000318
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH7 1SG

Is CH7 1SG (Mold) safe?

The area around CH7 1SG records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1SG?

The median sale price around CH7 1SG in Mold is £205,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH7 1SG?

There are 7 schools close to CH7 1SG, including Ysgol Bryn Gwalia C.P., Ysgol Glanrafon and Ysgol Bryn Coch C.P.. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH7 1SG?

CH7 1SG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 295 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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