Mechanics Lane, Pentre, Deeside, CH5 2AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH5 2AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	54.5%	3.5%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	49%	45.5%	-3.5%	49.0%	-3.5%

Partnership Status

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	36%	39.3%	3.3%	37.9%	1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	35.6%	29.6%	-6.0%	44.2%	-14.6%
Separated	4.2%	5.6%	1.4%	2.2%	3.4%
Divorced	17.2%	15.7%	-1.5%	9.1%	6.6%
Widowed	6.9%	9.7%	2.8%	6.1%	3.6%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.3%	36.7%	-5.6%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	32.2%	34%	1.8%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	14.2%	19%	4.8%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	8.4%	8.4%	0.0%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.8%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 2AB this area, 32% 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 12.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.5%	32%	-5.5%	18.2%	13.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.7%	14.7%	-6.0%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	18.8%	0.4%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	6.4%	0.3%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.4%	14.3%	8.9%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	8.4%	12.4%	4.0%	33.8%	-21.4%
Other	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.6%	97.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.5% 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	94.5%	91.5%	-3.0%	83.2%	8.3%
European Union	3.2%	6.3%	3.1%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	91.5%	-1.8%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0.9%	6%	5.1%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.3%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.3%	76.7%	-9.4%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	24.6%	13.5%	11.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.2%	37.2%	17.0%
Christian	38.3%	46.2%	-7.9%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Mechanics Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mechanics Lane was 180.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 267.4% higher than the Hawarden: Mancot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mechanics Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Hawarden: Mancot and the 51st highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CH5 2AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 6/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mechanics Lane are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Flintshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mechanics Lane, Pentre, Deeside, CH5 2AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH5 2AB

Average Price
£160,103

Semi-Detached
£159,628

Terraced
£164,375

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mechanics Lane

Average Price
£159,181

Semi-Detached
£159,743

Terraced
£154,689

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mechanics LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Mechanics Lane, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-05-13	£181,607
20 Mechanics Lane, Deeside, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2021-04-30	£161,875
16 Mechanics Lane, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2020-10-23	£146,032
22 Mechanics Lane, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2019-12-06	£176,604
28 Mechanics Lane, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2019-06-21	£171,356

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH5 2AB

Employment

CH5 2AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Looking after home or family	15
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Transport and storage	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Education	6
Other	6
Construction	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School Church Road , Saughall CH1 6EP	3out of 4	5,159 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandycroft C.P. School Leaches Lane , Mancot CH5 2EH	- not rated	682 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	928 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Sealand C.P. School Farm Road , Sealand CH5 2HH	- not rated	1,388 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Ethelwold's Primary School Melrose Avenue , Shotton CH5 1NG	- not rated	1,438 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Plas Derwen Charmleys Lane , CH5 1EB	- not rated	1,858 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wizz Kidz Limited	Wizz Kidz Limited, Unit 3a Interlinq Trade Park	232 yd
KFC	KFC, Kfc	599 yd
Indian Saffron	Indian Saffron, 44 Station Road	601 yd
Cafe De Cazza	Cafe De Cazza, 31b Station Road	636 yd
Honour House	Honour House, 31a Station Road	641 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mechanics Arms	Mechanics Arms, 12 Chester Road East	76 yd
McLeans Pub	McLeans Pub, Chemistry Lane	275 yd
The White Bear	The White Bear, White Bear Inn	920 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Key Fish & Chip Shop	Key Fish & Chip Shop, 42 Chester Road East	201 yd
Subway	Subway, 2 Station Road	584 yd
The Master Fryer	The Master Fryer, 16 Station Road	586 yd
Smash'd It	Smashd It, 28 Station Road	590 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, Dominos Pizza	593 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	Co-operative, Co Op		671 yd
Asda Queensferry	Asda Queensferry, Asda Stores Ltd		826 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CH5 2AB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.79 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.79 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.