Holly Villas is in Deeside and in Flintshire district. CH5 1RA 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 Holly Villas, Deeside, CH5 1RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 1QS, CH5 1QY, CH5 1QE, CH5 1PN, CH5 1QZ, CH5 1RD, CH5 1PJ, CH5 1QF, CH5 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH5 1RA is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 45.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.4% | 54.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 CH5 1RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 29.4% | 28% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 52.8% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 48.8% | 43.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 14% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 22.4% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 21.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 18.4% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.8% | 97.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Villas was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the Queensferry and Sealand average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Villas has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Queensferry and Sealand and the 174th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Holly Villas, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2023-05-19 | £171,009 |
| 3 Holly Villas, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,462 | 2022-09-30 | £115,816 |
| 4 Holly Villas, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2007-05-14 | £170,822 |
| 4 Holly Villas, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2004-10-11 | £209,258 |
| 1 Holly Villas, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2004-07-30 | £188,276 |
CH5 1RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH5 1RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ven. Edward Morgan R.C. Primary School Caernarfon Close , Shotton CH5 1AR | - not rated | 795 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plas Derwen Charmleys Lane , CH5 1EB | - not rated | 824 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 | 997 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penarlag C.P. School Carlines Avenue , Carlines Park CH5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,603 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 | 621 yd | |
| Llys Eleanor | Llys Eleanor, Shotton Lane | 699 yd | |
| Budescu Dinasty | Budescu Dinasty, Restaurant Wrenmore House | 863 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | Corner Kitchen, 37 Chester Road East | 868 yd | |
| Bethany Books | Bethany Books, 5 Chester Road West | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Inn | Melrose Inn, The Melrose | 315 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, Plough Inn | 728 yd | |
| Castle Inn | Castle Inn, Castle Inn Brookside | 873 yd | |
| The Central Hotel | The Central Hotel, Wetherspoons | 926 yd | |
| Clwyd Hotel | Clwyd Hotel, The Clwyd | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | Golden Fry, 19 Central Drive | 407 yd | |
| Spices | Spices, 25 Aston Park Road | 613 yd | |
| River Queen | River Queen, 68 Chester Road East | 824 yd | |
| Deeside Tandoori and Curry House | Deeside Tandoori and Curry House, 3 Chester Road West | 887 yd | |
| Jim's Supper Bar | Jims Supper Bar, 7 Chester Road East | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Group, 21-23 Central Drive | 402 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lidl Uk Gmbh Deeside Retail Park | 961 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 51-53 Chester Road West | 962 yd | |
| Asda Queensferry | Asda Queensferry, Asda Stores Ltd | 1,048 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.