Vounog Hill is in Penyffordd, Chester and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH4 0EZ 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 Vounog Hill, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 0HE, CH4 0HD, CH4 0HQ, CH4 0HH, CH4 0EY, CH4 0HN, CH4 0HW, CH4 0HF, CH4 0JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 0EZ 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 Vounog Hill 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.
Vounog Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Church Cottages Vounog Hill, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-17 | £182,738 |
| Moss Bank, 100 Vounog Hill, Chester, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-02-13 | £364,870 |
| 30 Vounog Hill, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-06-23 | £243,175 |
| 1 Church Cottages Vounog Hill, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-04-13 | £189,114 |
| 28 Vounog Hill, Chester, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-01-05 | £218,940 |
CH4 0EZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns the Baptist V.A. Primary School Chester Road , Penymynydd CH4 0EN | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Castell Alun High School Fagl Lane , Hope LL12 9PY | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Derwen Higher Kinnerton , CH4 9AJ | - not rated | 3,359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Derwenfa Queen Street , Leeswood CH7 4RQ | - not rated | 3,496 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 | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Inn & Restaurant | Red Lion Inn & Restaurant, Red Lion | 267 yd | |
| The Millstone | The Millstone, Millstone Inn | 511 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Chester Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOK-1 | WOK-1, Chester Road | 576 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| 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 | 2.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.