Hollowbrook Drive is in Connahs Quay, Deeside and in Flintshire district. CH5 4GF is located in the Connah's Quay South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Alyn and Deeside. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollowbrook Drive, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH5 4GD, CH5 4NH, CH5 4GB, CH5 4LZ, CH5 4LJ, CH5 4FY, CH5 4FW, CH5 4GA, CH5 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH5 4GF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4GF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 27.7% | 29.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 57.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 66.1% | 62.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4GF this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.2% | 9.2% | -15.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 26.1% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 33.2% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.8% 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% | 95.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollowbrook Drive was 18.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Connah's Quay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollowbrook Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Connah's Quay South and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Hollowbrook Drive, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-04-08 | £128,864 |
| 29 Hollowbrook Drive, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-12-18 | £172,633 |
| 33 Hollowbrook Drive, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2023-09-22 | £304,422 |
| 31 Hollowbrook Drive, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-02-03 | £243,579 |
| 23 Hollowbrook Drive, Deeside, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-15 | £267,803 |
CH5 4GF 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 | 193 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 74 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wepre C.P. School Llwyni Drive , Connah's Quay CH5 4NE | - not rated | 699 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Deva C.P. School Linden Avenue , Connah's Quay CH5 4SN | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Golftyn C.P. School York Road , Connah's Quay CH5 4XA | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Connah's Quay High School Golftyn Lane , Connah's Quay CH5 4BH | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northop Hall C.P. School Llys Ben , Northop Hall CH7 6HS | - not rated | 1,725 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Breakfasts | Sunrise Breakfasts, Unit 9 | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hall Hotel | Red Hall Hotel, Englefield Avenue | 900 yd | |
| The Wepre Bar & Grill | The Wepre Bar & Grill, Palomino Bar & Restaurant | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Fine Dining | Quay Fine Dining, Unit F & F1 Quay Shopping Centre | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons, Unit B Quay Shopping Centre | 665 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.