Area guide · Flintshire

Living in Mold

A snapshot of life in Mold, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Mold is a village in Flintshire, Wales with a population of 9,890. The average house price is £290,686 and the overall crime rate is 60.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Mold ranks

Affordability
#122 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#13 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

9,890

Avg House Price

£290,686

Crime Rate

60.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

364 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,910

Median Age

45.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Mold's detached homes (£361,755) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£122,611).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Mold prices have risen 42% over the last 9 years (£204,871 → £290,686).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£361,755	£340,000	181
Semi-Detached	£208,915	£200,000	131
Terraced	£181,706	£170,000	70
Flat	£122,611	£128,750	18

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Mold is 60.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Mold: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Mold averages 364 Mbps — 264% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Mold homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 57.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	69.3
% Rated C or Above	57.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,322

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,890
Median Age	45.9
Median Household Income	£27,910
Employment Rate	54.8%
Owner Occupied	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Mold?

The average house price in Mold is £290,686 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Mold?

The most affordable entry point in Mold is a flat, with an average price of £122,611.

Is Mold a safe place to live?

Mold has a recorded crime rate of 60.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Mold?

Average broadband download speeds in Mold are around 364 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.1% of premises.

How big is Mold?

Mold is a settlement in Flintshire with a population of approximately 9,890.

Most compared with

How does Mold stack up against its neighbours?

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

Mold

House price: £207,806 · £290,686
Crime rate: 84.9 · 60.8
Distance: 13.5 mi

Bagillt

Mold

House price: £235,651 · £290,686
Crime rate: 63.4 · 60.8
Distance: 7.8 mi

Bebington

Mold

House price: £219,276 · £290,686
Crime rate: 69.9 · 60.8
Distance: 13.5 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Mold

House price: £430,424 · £290,686
Crime rate: 63.8 · 60.8
Distance: 6.5 mi

Brynteg

Mold

House price: £231,448 · £290,686
Crime rate: 85 · 60.8
Distance: 8.2 mi

Buckley

Mold

House price: £219,761 · £290,686
Crime rate: 63.9 · 60.8
Distance: 2.7 mi

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