Aspen Way is in Penyffordd, Chester and in Flintshire district. CH4 0AN is located in the Pen-y-ffordd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Alyn and Deeside. This postcode has been in use since 2013-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Way, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 0AU, CH4 0FN, CH4 0FL, CH4 0DD, CH4 0FR, CH4 0GE, CH4 0AA, CH4 0BS, CH4 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH4 0AN is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 45.5% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 54.5% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH4 0AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 54.1% | 33.5% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 36.5% | -29.9% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 64.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 26.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CH4 0AN this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 4.1% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 21.6% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.6% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 43.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 96% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Way was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Broughton North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Way has the 27th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Broughton North East and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aspen Way, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-10-07 | £232,675 |
| 12 Aspen Way, Chester, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-12-15 | £250,433 |
| 17 Aspen Way, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2022-09-15 | £191,040 |
| 17 Aspen Way, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2020-08-25 | £211,472 |
| 12 Aspen Way, Chester, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-05-11 | £235,620 |
CH4 0AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CH4 0AN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns the Baptist V.A. Primary School Chester Road , Penymynydd CH4 0EN | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Derwenfa Queen Street , Leeswood CH7 4RQ | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemoley's & Penyffordd Post Office | Jemoleys & Penyffordd Post Office, Post Office | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Millstone | The Millstone, Millstone Inn | 410 yd | |
| Red Lion Inn & Restaurant | Red Lion Inn & Restaurant, Red Lion | 451 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Chester Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOK-1 | WOK-1, Chester Road | 419 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.