Brook Street is in Buckley and in Flintshire district. CH7 3AL 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 Brook Street, Buckley, CH7 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 3AS, CH7 3AW, CH7 3AN, CH7 2DH, CH7 3AQ, CH7 3AH, CH7 3BA, CH7 3BE, CH7 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 3AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.1% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.9% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 46.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 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 | 47% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 10% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 17.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.2% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 29.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 97.2% | 92.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 91.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 110.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% higher than the Buckley: Bistre East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Bistre East and the 113th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary Brook Street, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-06-23 | £155,801 |
| 3 Brook Street, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-06-18 | £150,169 |
| 3 Brook Street, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2020-10-08 | £100,533 |
| 7 Brook Street, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-10-28 | £97,091 |
| 5 Brook Street, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2010-03-19 | £122,982 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 759 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiln Coffee | Kiln Coffee, 64 Church Road | 804 yd | |
| Carmelo's Cafe | Carmelos Cafe, 23 Brunswick Road | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Workingmen's Club | Buckley Workingmens Club, Buckley Working Mens Social Club | 6 yd | |
| Buckley Cricket Club | Buckley Cricket Club, Chester Road | 113 yd | |
| The Shamrock | The Shamrock, Chester Road | 140 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell, The Blue Bell | 283 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 66 Church Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red | China Red, 70 Chester Road | 51 yd | |
| Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant | Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 33 Chester Road | 205 yd | |
| Good Friend | Good Friend, 4 Chester Road | 307 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | Star Kebab House, 2 Chester Road | 313 yd | |
| Indian Olive | Indian Olive, 110 Brunswick Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 22-23 Central Precinct | 1,073 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.