Butler Street is in Shotton, Deeside and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH5 1AP is located in the Shotton East and Shotton Higher 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 Butler Street, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 1AJ, CH5 1AW, CH5 1QW, CH5 1AR, CH5 1AN, CH5 1QP, CH5 1AL, CH5 1BA, CH5 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH5 1AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 CH5 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 42.2% | 42.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 35.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.5% | 46.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around CH5 1AP this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 29.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 15.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 9.1% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 90.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 68.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 68.7% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 25.2% | 21.8% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 68.5% | -25.9% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 9.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Romania | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butler Street was 184.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% higher than the Queensferry and Sealand average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butler Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Queensferry and Sealand and the 50th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Butler Street, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,250 | 2025-08-22 | £91,604 |
| 23 Butler Street, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-08 | £112,498 |
| 34 Butler Street, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-09-20 | £89,594 |
| 9 Butler Street, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-06-02 | £114,757 |
| 28 Butler Street, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-08-24 | £87,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ven. Edward Morgan R.C. Primary School Caernarfon Close , Shotton CH5 1AR | - not rated | 284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plas Derwen Charmleys Lane , CH5 1EB | - not rated | 301 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queens Ferry C.P. School Queens Ferry Campus , Queen's Ferry CH5 1SE | - not rated | 717 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Ethelwold's Primary School Melrose Avenue , Shotton CH5 1NG | - not rated | 876 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sealand C.P. School Farm Road , Sealand CH5 2HH | - not rated | 2,048 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llys Eleanor | Llys Eleanor, Shotton Lane | 138 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | Corner Kitchen, 37 Chester Road East | 288 yd | |
| Budescu Dinasty | Budescu Dinasty, Restaurant Wrenmore House | 322 yd | |
| Dianas Cakes | Dianas Cakes, 1 Chester Road East | 368 yd | |
| Caffi Dai (HFT) | Caffi Dai, Unit 23 Deeside Enterprise Centre | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Central Hotel | The Central Hotel, Wetherspoons | 413 yd | |
| Clwyd Hotel | Clwyd Hotel, The Clwyd | 501 yd | |
| Melrose Inn | Melrose Inn, The Melrose | 611 yd | |
| Castle Inn | Castle Inn, Castle Inn Brookside | 742 yd | |
| The Groves Community Sports & Social Club | The Groves Community Sports & Social Clu, The Groves | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Queen | River Queen, 68 Chester Road East | 223 yd | |
| Jim's Supper Bar | Jims Supper Bar, 7 Chester Road East | 361 yd | |
| Deeside Tandoori and Curry House | Deeside Tandoori and Curry House, 3 Chester Road West | 381 yd | |
| Shotton Kebab House | Shotton Kebab House, 16 Chester Road West | 467 yd | |
| Buttylicious | Buttylicious, 42 Chester Road West | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Lidl Uk Gmbh Deeside Retail Park | 485 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 51-53 Chester Road West | 570 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Group, 21-23 Central Drive | 657 yd | |
| Asda Queensferry | Asda Queensferry, Asda Stores Ltd | 831 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.