Lower Mountain Road is in Penyffordd, Chester and in Flintshire district. CH4 0EU 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Mountain Road, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 0EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 30% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 45.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 50.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 14.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 31.4% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 99.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Mountain Road was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Broughton North East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lower Mountain Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Broughton North East and the 207th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Lower Mountain Road, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-04-01 | £700,000 |
| Oak Tree Cottage Lower Mountain Road, Chester, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2022-09-09 | £973,297 |
| Four Oaks Lower Mountain Road, Chester, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2021-04-23 | £846,265 |
| Whitegate Stables Lower Mountain Road, Chester, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-19 | £304,779 |
| The Stables Lower Mountain Farm Lower Mountain Road, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-09-04 | £498,134 |
CH4 0EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castell Alun High School Fagl Lane , Hope LL12 9PY | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Estyn C.P. Hawarden Road , Hope LL12 9NL | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Derwen Higher Kinnerton , CH4 9AJ | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns the Baptist V.A. Primary School Chester Road , Penymynydd CH4 0EN | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Derwenfa Queen Street , Leeswood CH7 4RQ | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.