Penycefn is in Caerwys, Mold and in Flintshire district. CH7 5BL is located in the Tremeirchion electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Clwyd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penycefn, Caerwys, Mold, CH7 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 5BL 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 | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CH7 5BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.5% | 21% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 66% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 57.1% | 50.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 32.8% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 11% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 49.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.2% | 95.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penycefn was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Dyserth average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Penycefn has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dyserth and the 49th lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Inn Penycefn, Mold, Denbighshire Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-05-07 | £171,155 |
| Brookfield Cottage Penycefn, Mold, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-07-14 | £463,116 |
| Brookfield Cottage Penycefn, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2004-07-02 | £310,241 |
CH7 5BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH7 5BL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH7 5BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Yr Esgob Lon-Yr-Ysgol , Caerwys CH7 5AD | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tremeirchion Tremeirchion , Llanelwg LL17 0UN | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Trelogan Berthengam , Treffynnon CH8 9BZ | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Llan, Whitford V.P. Whitford , Holywell CH8 9AN | - not rated | 4,763 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelawnyd V.A. School London Road , Rhyl LL18 6DL | - not rated | 5,044 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 85.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.