Rustic Close is in Buckley and in Flintshire district. CH7 3FD 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 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rustic Close, Buckley, CH7 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 3FB, CH7 3DA, CH7 3GE, CH7 3GD, CH7 3FE, CH7 3DL, CH7 3DB, CH7 3GB, CH7 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 3FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 33.9% | 45.6% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 0.5% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (97%) 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% | 71.2% | 18.8% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 25.8% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 2.3% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -10.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3FD this area, 1.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 1.1% | -19.5% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 4.3% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 25% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 50.5% | 28.1% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95% 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% | 95% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 95% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rustic Close was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Buckley: Bistre East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rustic Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckley: Bistre East and the 206th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rustic Close, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-11 | £332,308 |
| 1 Rustic Close, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2022-03-29 | £336,281 |
| 10 Rustic Close, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-07-07 | £478,636 |
| 6 Rustic Close, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-05-25 | £380,094 |
| 4 Rustic Close, Buckley, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-05-12 | £429,365 |
CH7 3FD 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 | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 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 | 414 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 | 1,092 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,604 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 | 391 yd | |
| Carmelo's Cafe | Carmelos Cafe, 23 Brunswick Road | 902 yd | |
| Refurbs | Refurbs, 11 Brunswick Road | 961 yd | |
| Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe | Pink Daisy Garment Care Cafe, 10 Mold Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell, The Blue Bell | 260 yd | |
| The Shamrock | The Shamrock, Chester Road | 329 yd | |
| Buckley Cricket Club | Buckley Cricket Club, Chester Road | 333 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 66 Church Road | 400 yd | |
| Buckley Workingmen's Club | Buckley Workingmens Club, Buckley Working Mens Social Club | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant | Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 33 Chester Road | 283 yd | |
| Good Friend | Good Friend, 4 Chester Road | 291 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | Star Kebab House, 2 Chester Road | 295 yd | |
| Indian Olive | Indian Olive, 110 Brunswick Road | 311 yd | |
| China Red | China Red, 70 Chester Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 22-23 Central Precinct | 894 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 284.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.