Well House Drive is in Penymynydd, Chester and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH4 0LB 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 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Well House Drive, Penymynydd, Chester, CH4 0LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 0PJ, CH4 0YR, CH4 0YX, CH4 0YY, CH4 0YU, CH4 0YS, CH4 0YT, CH4 0NG, CH4 0GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 0LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.9% | 34.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 49.8% | -14.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 51.2% | 47.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 39% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 0LB this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 7.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 18.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 38.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 98.4% 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% | 98.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 98.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Well House Drive was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Broughton North East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Well House Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Broughton North East and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Well House Drive, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-03-27 | £340,020 |
| 21 Well House Drive, Chester, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-03-22 | £180,113 |
| 71 Well House Drive, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-16 | £247,133 |
| 20 Well House Drive, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-04-04 | £275,988 |
| 53 Well House Drive, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-01-06 | £321,165 |
CH4 0LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 487 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Derwen Higher Kinnerton , CH4 9AJ | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 3,437 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 | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Chester Road | 676 yd | |
| The Millstone | The Millstone, Millstone Inn | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOK-1 | WOK-1, Chester Road | 800 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.