Gwernaffield Road is in Gwernaffield, Mold and in Flintshire district. CH7 5DB is located in the Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwernaffield Road, Gwernaffield, Mold, CH7 5DB 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 area surrounding CH7 5DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 23.7% | 25.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 60.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49% | 48.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 11.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 5.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 43.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.6% | 96.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwernaffield Road was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwernaffield Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd and the 140th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Y Ffordd Cottage Gwernaffield Road, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2015-10-14 | £375,996 |
| Pen-Y-Ffordd Gwernaffield Road, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2012-06-07 | £734,839 |
| Pen-Y-Ffordd Gwernaffield Road, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2009-04-24 | £727,347 |
| Maes Garmon Farm Gwernaffield Road, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2006-04-28 | £803,817 |
| Pen Y Ffordd Cottage Gwernaffield Road, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2003-07-11 | £543,977 |
CH7 5DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Waun Y Waen , Gwernaffield CH7 5DP | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Gwalia C.P. Clayton Road , Mold CH7 1SU | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwernymynydd C.P. School Godre'r Coed , Gwernymynydd CH7 4DT | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glanrafon Lon Bryn Coch , Yr Wyddgrug CH7 1PS | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Coch C.P. Victoria Road , Mold CH7 1EW | - not rated | 2,863 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| 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 | 37.5% |
| Median download speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.