Melbreck Avenue is in Hawarden, Deeside and in Flintshire district. CH5 3JL 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 Melbreck Avenue, Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 3JQ, CH5 3JN, CH5 3JH, CH5 3JJ, CH5 3JD, CH5 3LQ, CH5 3DX, CH5 3DN, CH5 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH5 3JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 3JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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 | 16.9% | 20.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 64.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 20.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 54.8% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 11.9% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 37.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.3% | 97.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbreck Avenue was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Buckley: Pentrobin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melbreck Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Pentrobin and the 146th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Melbreck Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-04-16 | £254,202 |
| 3 Melbreck Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2022-12-16 | £322,555 |
| 13 Melbreck Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-13 | £279,221 |
| 11 Melbreck Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-28 | £292,048 |
| 7 Melbreck Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-07-26 | £291,529 |
CH5 3JL 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 3JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden High School The Highway , Hawarden CH5 3DJ | - not rated | 305 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penarlag C.P. School Carlines Avenue , Carlines Park CH5 3RQ | - not rated | 532 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ewloe Green C.P. School Old Mold Road , Ewloe CH5 3AU | - not rated | 982 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Ethelwold's Primary School Melrose Avenue , Shotton CH5 1NG | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 2,211 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 | 601 yd | |
| Village Urban Resort - St David's | Village Urban Resort - St Davids, St Davids Park Hotel | 684 yd | |
| Redrow Group Ltd | Redrow Group Ltd, Redrow House | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Liver | The Crown and Liver, Crown & Liver Inn | 307 yd | |
| The Running Hare | The Running Hare, Clos Dewi Sant | 560 yd | |
| Ewloe Social Club | Ewloe Social Club, Old Mold Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzano 2 | Pizzano 2, Brook Bank | 295 yd | |
| Sun Flower | Sun Flower, 2 Holywell Road | 916 yd | |
| Fay Von Fish & Chips | Fay Von Fish & Chips, Glanrafon | 920 yd | |
| Ewloe Kebab and Pizza House | Ewloe Kebab and Pizza House, 1 Holywell Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | Co-operative Store, The Co-Operative | 1,037 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 | 64.3% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 97.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 97.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.