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Area guide · Flintshire

Living in Shotton

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

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At a glance

Shotton is a village in Flintshire, Wales with a population of 6,500. The average house price is £167,332 and the overall crime rate is 63.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shotton ranks

Affordability
#30 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#27 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

6,500

Avg House Price

£167,332

Crime Rate

63.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

457 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,594

Median Age

44.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shotton's detached homes (£236,273) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£88,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shotton prices have risen 42% over the last 9 years (£117,879 → £167,332).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£236,273	£185,000	11
Semi-Detached	£180,557	£185,000	35
Terraced	£120,688	£125,500	20
Flat	£88,000	£90,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shotton is 63.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shotton: violent crime (46% 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

Shotton averages 457 Mbps — 357% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shotton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.1
% Rated C or Above	65.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,221

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,500
Median Age	44.9
Median Household Income	£30,594
Employment Rate	57.9%
Owner Occupied	71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shotton?

The average house price in Shotton is £167,332 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Shotton is a flat, with an average price of £88,000.

Is Shotton a safe place to live?

Shotton has a recorded crime rate of 63.8 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 Shotton?

Average broadband download speeds in Shotton are around 457 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.

How big is Shotton?

Shotton is a settlement in Flintshire with a population of approximately 6,500.

Most compared with

How does Shotton stack up against its neighbours?

Bagillt

Shotton

House price: £235,651 · £167,332
Crime rate: 63.4 · 63.8
Distance: 7.8 mi

Bebington

Shotton

House price: £219,276 · £167,332
Crime rate: 69.9 · 63.8
Distance: 9.4 mi

Birkenhead

Shotton

House price: £154,135 · £167,332
Crime rate: 69.9 · 63.8
Distance: 12.2 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Shotton

House price: £430,424 · £167,332
Crime rate: 63.8 · 63.8
Distance: 3.6 mi

Brynteg

Shotton

House price: £231,448 · £167,332
Crime rate: 85 · 63.8
Distance: 9.8 mi

Buckley

Shotton

House price: £219,761 · £167,332
Crime rate: 63.9 · 63.8
Distance: 3.2 mi

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