The Close is in Hawarden, Deeside and in Flintshire district. CH5 3EP is located in the Hawarden: Aston 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 Close, Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 3EW, CH5 3EN, CH5 3ET, CH5 3ER, CH5 3ES, CH5 3DN, CH5 3DX, CH5 3JQ, CH5 3RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH5 3EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.4% | 31.6% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 31% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 19.3% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 14% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 (68.8%) 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 | 40.7% | 40.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 28.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 3EP this area, 28.3% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 28.3% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 22% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 210.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 515.0% higher than the Buckley: Pentrobin average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Close has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Pentrobin and the 39th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-11-13 | £199,410 |
| 11 The Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2022-09-02 | £137,662 |
| 9 The Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-10-08 | £162,892 |
| 12 The Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-18 | £181,395 |
| 7 The Close, Deeside, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-12-04 | £167,447 |
CH5 3EP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH5 3EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden High School The Highway , Hawarden CH5 3DJ | - not rated | 230 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penarlag C.P. School Carlines Avenue , Carlines Park CH5 3RQ | - not rated | 241 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ewloe Green C.P. School Old Mold Road , Ewloe CH5 3AU | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Ethelwold's Primary School Melrose Avenue , Shotton CH5 1NG | - not rated | 1,453 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 | 2,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bytes Restaurant | Bytes Restaurant, Moneysupermarketcom Financial Group Ltd | 810 yd | |
| Village Urban Resort - St David's | Village Urban Resort - St Davids, St Davids Park Hotel | 832 yd | |
| Redrow Group Ltd | Redrow Group Ltd, Redrow House | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Liver | The Crown and Liver, Crown & Liver Inn | 358 yd | |
| The Running Hare | The Running Hare, Clos Dewi Sant | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzano 2 | Pizzano 2, Brook Bank | 391 yd | |
| Sun Flower | Sun Flower, 2 Holywell Road | 973 yd | |
| Fay Von Fish & Chips | Fay Von Fish & Chips, Glanrafon | 1,010 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 | 37.5% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 89.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 89.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.