Meadow Avenue is in Buckley and in Alyn And Deeside district. CH7 3EA is located in the Buckley: Pentrobin 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 Meadow Avenue, Buckley, CH7 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 3DX, CH7 3DT, CH7 3ED, CH7 3ER, CH7 3EQ, CH7 3EH, CH7 3EJ, CH7 3EL, CH7 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 3EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 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 | 32.9% | 40.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 40.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 45.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 27.6% | 17.4% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 27.8% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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% | 97.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 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 | 97% | 97.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Avenue was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Buckley: Bistre East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Bistre East and the 160th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Meadow Avenue, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2025-02-07 | £202,414 |
| 33 Meadow Avenue, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-08-09 | £192,759 |
| 12 Meadow Avenue, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-08-22 | £203,687 |
| 30 Meadow Avenue, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-04-22 | £203,101 |
| 6 Meadow Avenue, Buckley, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-05-07 | £268,062 |
CH7 3EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drury C.P. School Beech Road , Drury CH7 3EG | - not rated | 507 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns the Baptist V.A. Primary School Chester Road , Penymynydd CH4 0EN | - not rated | 2,131 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 | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrot Inn | Parrot Inn, Drury Lane | 169 yd | |
| The Burntwood | The Burntwood, 26 Burntwood Road | 374 yd | |
| Buckley Cricket Club | Buckley Cricket Club, Chester Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 66 Church Road | 1,043 yd | |
| The Shamrock | The Shamrock, Chester Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alixâ??s Fish Bar | Alixs Fish Bar, 54a Drury Lane | 255 yd | |
| Buckley Town FC | Buckley Town FC, Globe Way | 685 yd | |
| China Red | China Red, 70 Chester Road | 1,047 yd | |
| Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant | Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 33 Chester Road | 1,066 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.