Bryn Wood Drive is in Buckley and in Flintshire district. CH7 2BU 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 Bryn Wood Drive, Buckley, CH7 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 2BT, CH7 2BR, CH7 2BP, CH7 2BX, CH7 2BW, CH7 2BJ, CH7 2JW, CH7 2SA, CH7 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 2BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 32.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 47.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 7.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 38.9% | 44.6% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 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.
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 16.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 19% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 22.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 95.7% | 98.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 98.5% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryn Wood Drive was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Buckley: Bistre East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bryn Wood Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Bistre East and the 191st highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Brynwood Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-12-06 | £236,334 |
| 9 Brynwood Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2016-10-14 | £209,278 |
| 4 Bryn Wood Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2012-05-04 | £186,211 |
| 4 Bryn Wood Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-10-21 | £159,545 |
| 9 Bryn Wood Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2002-07-02 | £292,500 |
CH7 2BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 CH7 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 666 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Argoed High School Bryn Road , Bryn Y Baal CH7 6RY | - not rated | 2,039 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 | 791 yd | |
| Carmelo's Cafe | Carmelos Cafe, 23 Brunswick Road | 803 yd | |
| Refurbs | Refurbs, 11 Brunswick Road | 806 yd | |
| Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe | Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe, 10 Mold Road | 809 yd | |
| Thaidee | Mai Thai, 20 Buckley Shopping Centre | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nant Inn | Nant Inn, Padeswood Road North | 355 yd | |
| The Tivoli | The Tivoli, Tivoli Night Club | 775 yd | |
| The Black Lion Hotel | The Black Lion Hotel, Black Lion Inn | 798 yd | |
| The Academy | The Academy, 21 Mold Road | 805 yd | |
| The Black Horse Hotel | The Black Horse Hotel, Black Horse Hotel | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Sing Chinese Takeaway | Hong Sing Chinese Takeaway, Hong Sing | 151 yd | |
| Uncle Ashy's | Uncle Ashys, 10 Brunswick Road | 767 yd | |
| Buckley Kebab House | Buckley Kebab House, Brunswick Road | 775 yd | |
| Zozan Kebab House | Zozan Kebab House, 33 Brunswick Road | 803 yd | |
| Crumbs Sandwich Bar | Crumbs Sandwich Bar, 1a Brunswick Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 22-23 Central Precinct | 775 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 | 92.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.