Vale Avenue is in Hawarden, Deeside and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH5 3LB 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 Vale Avenue, Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 3LA, CH5 3TY, CH5 3LP, CH5 3JX, CH5 3JF, CH5 3TU, CH5 3LJ, CH5 3LH, CH7 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH5 3LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 19.9% | 32.5% | 12.6% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 55.1% | -14.2% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 59.2% | 55.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 36.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.3% | 97% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Avenue was 13.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Buckley: Pentrobin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Pentrobin and the 55th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Vale Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-19 | £235,512 |
| 11A Vale Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-06 | £217,862 |
| 11 Vale Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-06 | £259,360 |
| 2 Vale Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £253,500 | 2022-11-16 | £263,510 |
| 2 Vale Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-09-04 | £239,025 |
CH5 3LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ewloe Green C.P. School Old Mold Road , Ewloe CH5 3AU | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawarden High School The Highway , Hawarden CH5 3DJ | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penarlag C.P. School Carlines Avenue , Carlines Park CH5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,884 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 Burntwood | The Burntwood, 26 Burntwood Road | 461 yd | |
| Parrot Inn | Parrot Inn, Drury Lane | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Town FC | Buckley Town FC, Globe Way | 599 yd | |
| Alixâ??s Fish Bar | Alixs Fish Bar, 54a Drury Lane | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | Co-operative Store, The Co-Operative | 905 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 11.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 11.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.