Hanson Drive is in Buckley and in Flintshire district. CH7 3DL 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 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanson Drive, Buckley, CH7 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 3DP, CH7 3DQ, CH7 3FE, CH7 3DB, CH7 3FB, CH7 3DA, CH7 3GN, CH7 3JG, CH7 3GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 3DL 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 | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 41.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 52.4% | 60.2% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.6% | 10.7% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.3% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.8% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 36.9% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.3% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 93.4% | 93.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 93.4% | 93.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanson Drive was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Buckley: Bistre East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hanson Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Bistre East and the 26th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.
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 Hanson Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2023-09-29 | £289,941 |
| 9 Hanson Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-07-05 | £219,726 |
| 15 Hanson Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-06-22 | £213,885 |
| 3 Hanson Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £224,950 | 2013-05-01 | £363,859 |
| 11 Hanson Drive, Buckley, Flintshire Terraced, a newly built property | £131,995 | 2013-02-08 | £217,884 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 253 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 946 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 992 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,447 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 | 259 yd | |
| Carmelo's Cafe | Carmelos Cafe, 23 Brunswick Road | 751 yd | |
| Refurbs | Refurbs, 11 Brunswick Road | 809 yd | |
| Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe | Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe, 10 Mold Road | 931 yd | |
| Legends Cafe & Catering | Legends Cafe & Catering, 13b Mold Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 66 Church Road | 271 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell, The Blue Bell | 293 yd | |
| The Shamrock | The Shamrock, Chester Road | 412 yd | |
| Buckley Cricket Club | Buckley Cricket Club, Chester Road | 432 yd | |
| Buckley Workingmen's Club | Buckley Workingmens Club, Buckley Working Mens Social Club | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Olive | Indian Olive, 110 Brunswick Road | 288 yd | |
| Good Friend | Good Friend, 4 Chester Road | 303 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | Star Kebab House, 2 Chester Road | 303 yd | |
| Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant | Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 33 Chester Road | 351 yd | |
| China Red | China Red, 70 Chester Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 22-23 Central Precinct | 746 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 | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.