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CH7 1YY

Mold West

Flintshire

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Overview

Postcode CH7 1YY 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 4.2 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
113
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Mold has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,085 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Mold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 1YY.

Transport

The nearest station is Buckley located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH7 1YY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBailey HillSmallWalking directions to Bailey Hill

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
703.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.41(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.49(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.22(+80%)
Other theft
11.13(+143%)
Burglary
6.26(+168%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
97.39%
Other White
6
2.24%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
40%
No qualifications
34
14.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.91%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
56.45%
Owns with a mortgage
41
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.06%
Social rents from council
2
1.61%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Mold West

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £228K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Mold West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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£255,000£245
Semi-Detached12£190,000£218
Terraced4£156,500£183

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£260,000£190,000£155,000
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£294£245£204
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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 1YY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 1YY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20269, Beechwood Close, Mold, CH7 1RTDetachedFreehold£225,000
31 Oct 20257, Beechwood Close, Mold, CH7 1RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
02 Jun 20268, Alwyn Close, Mold, CH7 1SHDetachedFreehold£290,000
09 Sept 2025Homeland, Gwernaffield Road, Mold, CH7 1RQDetachedFreehold£378,000
04 Mar 202617, Ffordd Pennant, Mold, CH7 1RPDetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol GlanrafonWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn Coch C.P.Welsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH7 1YY, 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 016GW01000319
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced2025-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CH7 1YY

Is CH7 1YY (Mold) safe?

The area around CH7 1YY records about 113 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 1YY?

The median sale price around CH7 1YY in Mold West is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH7 1YY?

There are 4 schools close to CH7 1YY, 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 1YY?

CH7 1YY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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