Bernsdale Close is in Sandycroft, Deeside and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH5 2QA is located in the Queensferry and Sealand 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 Bernsdale Close, Sandycroft, Deeside, CH5 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 2PF, CH5 2PB, CH5 2PA, CH5 2QP, CH5 2PG, CH5 2PJ, CH5 2QN, CH5 2PQ, CH5 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH5 2QA is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 47% | 46.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53% | 53.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 51.5% | 40.4% | -11.1% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 35.5% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 56.1% | 40.1% | -16.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 22.8% | 35.6% | 12.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 25.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 23% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.5% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 76.8% | 78.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 18.9% | 19% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 78.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bernsdale Close was 105.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.2% higher than the Hawarden: Mancot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bernsdale Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Hawarden: Mancot and the 112th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bernsdale Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-10-13 | £154,403 |
| 4 Bernsdale Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-09 | £195,089 |
| 3 Bernsdale Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-03 | £190,296 |
| 8 Bernsdale Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-05-12 | £129,243 |
| 10 Bernsdale Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-05 | £190,686 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Bernsdale Close, Sandycroft, Deeside, CH5 2QA has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 13 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Bernsdale Close, Sandycroft, Deeside, CH5 2QA has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 13 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
CH5 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,668 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saughall the Ridings Community Infant School Greenway , Saughall CH1 6AX | - not rated | 4,941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saughall the Thomas Wedge CofE Junior School Church Road , Saughall CH1 6EP | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| J H Godwin Primary School Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JG | 3out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Point County Junior School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5NF | - not rated | 5,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 2out of 4 | 5,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandycroft C.P. School Leaches Lane , Mancot CH5 2EH | - not rated | 633 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rector Drew V.A. School Cross Tree Lane , Hawarden CH5 3PY | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawarden C.P. Infants Cross Tree Lane , Hawarden CH5 3PY | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sealand C.P. School Farm Road , Sealand CH5 2HH | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| John Summers High School Chester Road West , Queensferry CH5 1SE | - not rated | 2,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boardroom Climbing Ltd | The Boardroom Climbing Ltd, Rectors Lane Industrial Estate | 616 yd | |
| Jemoleys | Jemoleys, The Circuit Engineer Park | 716 yd | |
| Cafe Pit Stop | Cafe Pit Stop, 25 Engineer Park | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Chester Road | 485 yd | |
| McLeans Pub | McLeans Pub, Chemistry Lane | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim's Sandwich Shop | Kims Sandwich Shop, Pentre House | 551 yd | |
| Key Fish & Chip Shop | Key Fish & Chip Shop, 42 Chester Road East | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co-operative, Co Op | 533 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.