Blackthorn Close is in Broughton, Chester and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH4 0PY is located in the Broughton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Alyn and Deeside. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackthorn Close, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 0RH, CH4 0QJ, CH4 0PS, CH4 0RA, CH4 0PZ, CH4 0RX, CH4 0RT, CH4 0PA, CH4 0QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 0PY 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 | 48.7% | 50.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.1% | -2.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CH4 0PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 28.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 58% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.8% | 51.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 6% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 22.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 29.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackthorn Close was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Broughton North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackthorn Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Broughton North East and the 151st lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Blackthorn Close, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-05-17 | £347,024 |
| 7 Blackthorn Close, Chester, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-10-08 | £258,072 |
| 6 Blackthorn Close, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2020-09-03 | £344,325 |
| 6 Blackthorn Close, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2015-03-20 | £256,302 |
| 2 Blackthorn Close, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2014-08-08 | £263,642 |
CH4 0PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodleston CofE Primary School Church Road , Dodleston CH4 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Derwen Higher Kinnerton , CH4 9AJ | - not rated | 1,955 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 | 3,793 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Saltney Ferry C.P. School Saltney Ferry Road , Saltney Ferry CH4 0BN | - not rated | 3,850 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's High School St David's Terrace , Saltney CH4 0AE | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 4,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offas Dyke Hotel | Offas Dyke Hotel, Offas Dyke | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Fish Bar | Broughton Fish Bar, 19 Broughton Hall Road | 362 yd | |
| @Indian.com | @Indian.com, 9 Broughton Hall Road | 395 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.