Victoria Road is in Shotton, Deeside and in Flintshire district. CH5 1EY is located in the Shotton West 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 Victoria Road, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 1ES, CH5 1EZ, CH5 1JB, CH5 1JW, CH5 1HB, CH5 1HQ, CH5 1BY, CH5 1BZ, CH5 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH5 1EY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 41.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 37.6% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 40.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 42.8% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 CH5 1EY 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 29.6% | 9.7% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.1% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 18.1% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 10.6% | 2.5% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95% | 94.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 88.1% | 71.4% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 25.5% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 71.2% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Queensferry and Sealand average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Queensferry and Sealand and the 176th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Victoria Road, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-09-20 | £324,530 |
| 15 Victoria Road, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2007-11-02 | £181,966 |
| 13 Victoria Road, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-09-03 | £250,313 |
| 17 Victoria Road, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2006-06-13 | £209,382 |
| 17 Victoria Road, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2002-07-05 | £220,373 |
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 311 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plas Derwen Charmleys Lane , CH5 1EB | - not rated | 317 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 | 1,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Ethelwold's Primary School Melrose Avenue , Shotton CH5 1NG | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Deva C.P. School Linden Avenue , Connah's Quay CH5 4SN | - not rated | 1,673 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok 1 Buffet | Wok 1 Buffet, 81-83 Chester Road West | 141 yd | |
| Famys Kitchen | Famys Kitchen, 94 Chester Road West | 171 yd | |
| Head Chef Cafe and Restaurant | Head Chef Cafe and Restaurant, 19 Chester Road West | 208 yd | |
| Bethany Books | Bethany Books, 5 Chester Road West | 247 yd | |
| Dianas Cakes | Dianas Cakes, 1 Chester Road East | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwyd Hotel | Clwyd Hotel, The Clwyd | 181 yd | |
| The Groves Community Sports & Social Club | The Groves Community Sports & Social Clu, The Groves | 274 yd | |
| The Central Hotel | The Central Hotel, Wetherspoons | 276 yd | |
| Castle Inn | Castle Inn, Castle Inn Brookside | 309 yd | |
| Connah's Quay Labour Club | Connahs Quay Labour Club, Connah s Quay Labour Club | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop | Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop, 44 Chester Road West | 137 yd | |
| Buttylicious | Buttylicious, 42 Chester Road West | 139 yd | |
| Shotton Kebab House | Shotton Kebab House, 16 Chester Road West | 220 yd | |
| Deeside Tandoori and Curry House | Deeside Tandoori and Curry House, 3 Chester Road West | 267 yd | |
| Jim's Supper Bar | Jims Supper Bar, 7 Chester Road East | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 51-53 Chester Road West | 76 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lidl Uk Gmbh Deeside Retail Park | 958 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.