The Highway is in Hawarden, Deeside and in Flintshire district. CH5 3DJ is located in the Hawarden: Ewloe 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 The Highway, Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 3DS, CH5 3EJ, CH5 3DL, CH5 3EH, CH5 3QQ, CH5 3EL, CH5 3QH, CH5 3DD, CH5 3QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH5 3DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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 | 24.6% | 22.5% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 67.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 59.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 30.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around CH5 3DJ this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 7.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 48% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 14.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 76.7% | 17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Highway was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Buckley: Pentrobin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Highway has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Pentrobin and the 240th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 The Highway, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2021-04-16 | £588,695 |
| 136 The Highway, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-11-30 | £688,755 |
| 108 The Highway, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2017-05-25 | £577,179 |
| 106 The Highway, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-07-08 | £473,571 |
| 132 The Highway, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-05-01 | £659,083 |
CH5 3DJ 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden High School The Highway , Hawarden CH5 3DJ | - not rated | 408 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penarlag C.P. School Carlines Avenue , Carlines Park CH5 3RQ | - not rated | 816 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ewloe Green C.P. School Old Mold Road , Ewloe CH5 3AU | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Ethelwold's Primary School Melrose Avenue , Shotton CH5 1NG | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 2,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone's Library | Gladstones Library, St Deiniol s Library | 611 yd | |
| The Gallery Coffee Shop | The Gallery Coffee Shop, 10a The Highway | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Grapes | Fox & Grapes, Fox And Grapes | 702 yd | |
| The Glynne Arms | The Glynne Arms, The Glynne Arms | 790 yd | |
| The Crown and Liver | The Crown and Liver, Crown & Liver Inn | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzano 2 | Pizzano 2, Brook Bank | 911 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 | 65.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.