Melrose Avenue is in Shotton, Deeside and in Flintshire district. CH5 1NG 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 Melrose Avenue, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 1NE, CH5 1LR, CH5 1LS, CH5 1LU, CH5 1NT, CH5 1LP, CH5 1NY, CH5 1NX, CH5 1XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH5 1NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 1NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 41.4% | 46.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 23.5% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 41.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 15.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 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 CH5 1NG this area, 35.7% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 35.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11.3% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 19% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.3% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.3% | 96.6% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 87.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 87.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 13.7% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 322.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.7% higher than the Queensferry and Sealand average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Melrose Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Queensferry and Sealand and the 21st highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Melrose Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2012-10-19 | £91,684 |
| 25 Melrose Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2010-03-31 | £105,182 |
| 23 Melrose Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2010-02-22 | £83,360 |
| 23 Melrose Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2006-11-01 | £91,618 |
| 23 Melrose Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £21,500 | 2000-07-10 | £71,575 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ethelwold's Primary School Melrose Avenue , Shotton CH5 1NG | - not rated | 224 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 | 761 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ven. Edward Morgan R.C. Primary School Caernarfon Close , Shotton CH5 1AR | - not rated | 940 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plas Derwen Charmleys Lane , CH5 1EB | - not rated | 963 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penarlag C.P. School Carlines Avenue , Carlines Park CH5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon's Café/Deli | Leon's Café/Deli, 23 Aston Park Road | 381 yd | |
| Llys Eleanor | Llys Eleanor, Shotton Lane | 708 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Mcdonalds Asda Stores Ltd | 776 yd | |
| Budescu Dinasty | Budescu Dinasty, Restaurant Wrenmore House | 817 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range Coffee Shop, The Range Deeside Retail Park | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Inn | Melrose Inn, The Melrose | 66 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, Plough Inn | 421 yd | |
| The Central Hotel | The Central Hotel, Wetherspoons | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | Golden Fry, 19 Central Drive | 66 yd | |
| Spices | Spices, 25 Aston Park Road | 376 yd | |
| Panku | Panku, Asda Stores Ltd | 776 yd | |
| River Queen | River Queen, 68 Chester Road East | 872 yd | |
| Jim's Supper Bar | Jims Supper Bar, 7 Chester Road East | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Group, 21-23 Central Drive | 64 yd | |
| Asda Queensferry | Asda Queensferry, Asda Stores Ltd | 776 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lidl Uk Gmbh Deeside Retail Park | 847 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.