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Mold, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Mold is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 10,058. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,058 Population 39/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,631 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,631 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$274,338 home value, $1,191/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Mold

Mold

Mold is a town and community in Flintshire, Wales, on the River Alyn. It is the historic county town and was the administrative seat of Flintshire County Council from 1996 to 2025, as it was of Clwyd from 1974 to 1996. According to the 2011 UK census, it had a population of 10,058. A 2019 estimate puts it at 10,123.

People

Population10,058
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,631
Per Capita$47,631
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$274,338
Rent$1,191
Ownership72.2%
Housing Units4,023

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+47.0%

Community

Population10,058
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates53.1667°, -3.1414°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.2 inches (31 cm)
Median Household Income$47,631
Median Age44.6 years

About Mold

Mold is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 10,058. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Mold has a population of 10,058 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (4.3%), with 1.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.1% of residents. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

10,058
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
258.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.1%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.9%

Social Characteristics

Mold vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Mold is $47,631, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,631 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $916, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 915 business establishments. 22.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mold vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,631
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,631
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)915

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home22.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mold is $274,338, 3% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,191 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 72.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,023 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,338
3% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,191
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.2%
Owner-Occupied72.2%
Renter-Occupied27.8%
Housing Units4,023

Property Tax

Climate in Mold

Mold has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 983 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C / 39°F -2.3° / 11.1° 75.6
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -1.7° / 12.8° 83.7
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F -1.6° / 15.6° 76.6
Apr 7.9°C / 46°F -1.2° / 17.8° 46.7
May 11.4°C / 52°F 3.6° / 20.3° 63.2
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 5.9° / 24.8° 73.2
Jul 15.7°C / 60°F 8.6° / 26.3° 81.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 8.1° / 25.2° 75.3
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 5.9° / 23.3° 91.0
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 3.3° / 17.6° 124.3
Nov 7°C / 45°F -0.5° / 14.5° 88.4
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F -2.3° / 12.3° 104.6
Mold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area258.2 sq mi (668.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates53.1667°N, 3.1414°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 98 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 95 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 70 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 143 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 73 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 49 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 49 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 112 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 83 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 149 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 72 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 74 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 83 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 88 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 58 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Mold has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.0%
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area258.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home22.0%

Schools in Mold

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Bryn Gwalia C.P. - - - -
Ysgol Glanrafon - - - -
Alun School - - - -
Ysgol Bryn Coch C.P. - - - -
St David's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Gwernymynydd C.P. School - - - -
Ysgol Maes Garmon - - - -
Flintshire Portfolio PRU's - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mold

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
HearMe - 2000s pop 2000s pop MP3
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mold

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey Farm Museum
Amgueddfa Corwen Museum
Buckley Library
Cheshire Military Museum
Chwarel Wynne Slate Mine
Dewa Roman Experience
Erddig Hall
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Greenfield Valley Museum
Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum
Grosvenor Museum
Hadlow Road Station
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Llangollen Motor Museum
Llangollen Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Mold Library
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
Plas Newydd
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Ruthin Gaol Museum
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
St Winefride’s Well Museum
Stori Brymbo
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-boat Story
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Wrexham Archives
Wrexham Museum
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Libraries in Mold

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Brymbo Library0.0
Buckley Library0.0
Cefn Mawr Library0.0
Chester Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Chirk Library0.0
Coleg Cambria, Yale Library0.0
Connah's Quay Library and Learning Centre0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Flint Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Gladstone's Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Halkyn Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Heswall Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Holywell Library0.0
Irby Library0.0
Irby Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Library0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Llangollen Library0.0
Mancot Community Library0.0
Mold Library0.0
Moreton Library One Stop Shop0.0
Mynydd Isa0.0
Neston Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Overton Library0.0
Pensby Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Ruthin Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
West Kirby Library0.0
Wrexham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mold

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birkenhead Market
Butchers' Market
Chester Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
General Market
Market Square
Mold Indoor Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Red Brick Market
Solitare
St John's Market

Hotels in Mold

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Beaufort Park Hotel and Conference Centre

Restaurants in Mold

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asia Sensation
Eastern Red
Just Steak
Sawadeeka
The Arches Bar & Restaurant
The Gathering

Cafes in Mold

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexander's
Caffi Florence
Cibo@stdavidswalk
Costa
Lovelies Delights
Maria's
Starbucks
Tesco Cafe
Truly Scrumptious
We3 Breakfast Bar

Theatres in Mold

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clwyd Theatr

Dentists in Mold

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

91 Dental Care
Bupa Dental Care

Bus Stations in Mold

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mold Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mold

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Applegreen
Esso
Tesco
Texaco
Wylfa Service Station

Banks in Mold

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Principality
Santander

Breweries in Mold

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Llangollen Brewery
Love Lane Brewery
Peerless Brewing Company
Wrexham Lager Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mold

TeamLeagueDivision
Prenton Park

Airports Near Mold

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Welshpool Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mold

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mold Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mold

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethesda
Capel Soar
Church of Saint David
Ebenezer Baptist Chapel
King's Christian Centre
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
Mold Methodist Church
Parkfields Church
St Berres' Church
St Mary's
St. Cecilia's Church
The Salvation Army - Mold
Tyddyn Street Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mold

What is the population of Mold?

Mold has a population of 10,058 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Mold expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,631, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $274,338 (3% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mold?

Mold has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mold?

Mold has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $916. There are 915 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mold?

The median home value in Mold is $274,338. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,191. The homeownership rate is 72.2%.

How are the schools in Mold?

29.2% of adults in Mold hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Mold?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mold is 4.3% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.1% Asian. 96.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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