Princess Avenue is in Buckley and in Flintshire district. CH7 2BP is located in the Buckley: Bistre West 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 Princess Avenue, Buckley, CH7 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 2BR, CH7 2BW, CH7 2LR, CH7 2BU, CH7 2JS, CH7 2LS, CH7 2BT, CH7 2SA, CH7 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH7 2BP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.6% | 48.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH7 2BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 43.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 30.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 14.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 41.5% | 38.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 17.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 9.2% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 CH7 2BP this area, 30% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 30% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.2% | 15% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 21.1% | 8.9% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 17% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 98.8% | 98.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Avenue was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Buckley: Bistre East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princess Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Bistre East and the 196th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Princess Avenue, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2010-09-13 | £234,865 |
CH7 2BP 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 559 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 929 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Argoed High School Bryn Road , Bryn Y Baal CH7 6RY | - not rated | 1,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Cafe & Catering | Legends Cafe & Catering, 13b Mold Road | 684 yd | |
| Carmelo's Cafe | Carmelos Cafe, 23 Brunswick Road | 698 yd | |
| Refurbs | Refurbs, 11 Brunswick Road | 700 yd | |
| Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe | Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe, 10 Mold Road | 701 yd | |
| Thaidee | Mai Thai, 20 Buckley Shopping Centre | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nant Inn | Nant Inn, Padeswood Road North | 251 yd | |
| The Tivoli | The Tivoli, Tivoli Night Club | 671 yd | |
| The Black Lion Hotel | The Black Lion Hotel, Black Lion Inn | 693 yd | |
| The Academy | The Academy, 21 Mold Road | 701 yd | |
| The Black Horse Hotel | The Black Horse Hotel, Black Horse Hotel | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Sing Chinese Takeaway | Hong Sing Chinese Takeaway, Hong Sing | 106 yd | |
| Uncle Ashy's | Uncle Ashys, 10 Brunswick Road | 660 yd | |
| Buckley Kebab House | Buckley Kebab House, Brunswick Road | 671 yd | |
| Crumbs Sandwich Bar | Crumbs Sandwich Bar, 1a Brunswick Road | 697 yd | |
| Big Fish 2 | Big Fish 2, 1 Brunswick Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 22-23 Central Precinct | 671 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.