Megs Lane is in Buckley and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH7 2AE is located in the Buckley: Bistre East 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 Megs Lane, Buckley, CH7 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 2QJ, CH7 2AL, CH7 2AN, CH7 2QL, CH7 2AT, CH7 2AW, CH7 2AP, CH7 3BR, CH7 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 2AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 CH7 2AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 25.8% | 28.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 54% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 44.1% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 22.4% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 20.3% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99% | 96.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 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 | 99% | 96.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Megs Lane was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Buckley: Bistre East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Megs Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Bistre East and the 239th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Megs Lane, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-04 | £230,598 |
| 11 Megs Lane, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-12-09 | £333,484 |
| 40 Megs Lane, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-30 | £217,904 |
| 8 Megs Lane, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-09-18 | £303,415 |
| 29 Megs Lane, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-27 | £232,356 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CH7 2AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 906 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 1,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo's Cafe | Carmelos Cafe, 23 Brunswick Road | 873 yd | |
| Refurbs | Refurbs, 11 Brunswick Road | 921 yd | |
| Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe | Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe, 10 Mold Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Legends Cafe & Catering | Legends Cafe & Catering, 13b Mold Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Kiln Coffee | Kiln Coffee, 64 Church Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell, The Blue Bell | 632 yd | |
| The Shamrock | The Shamrock, Chester Road | 638 yd | |
| Nant Inn | Nant Inn, Padeswood Road North | 660 yd | |
| Buckley Workingmen's Club | Buckley Workingmens Club, Buckley Working Mens Social Club | 663 yd | |
| Buckley Cricket Club | Buckley Cricket Club, Chester Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Olive | Indian Olive, 110 Brunswick Road | 585 yd | |
| Hong Sing Chinese Takeaway | Hong Sing Chinese Takeaway, Hong Sing | 586 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | Star Kebab House, 2 Chester Road | 594 yd | |
| Good Friend | Good Friend, 4 Chester Road | 598 yd | |
| Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant | Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 33 Chester Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 22-23 Central Precinct | 840 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.