Afonwen, Mold, CH7 5UL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 5UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.3%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50.2%	49.7%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	28.2%	32.4%	4.2%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	47.5%	-4.3%	44.2%	3.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.8%	12.2%	3.4%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	9.4%	5%	-4.4%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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	54.2%	40%	-14.2%	48.4%	-8.4%
Good health	23.6%	39.4%	15.8%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	15.3%	18.2%	2.9%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.8%	19.1%	-2.7%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	5.7%	-3.7%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	12.1%	-0.3%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	8.5%	3.2%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	21.3%	8.4%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	32.9%	33.3%	0.4%	33.8%	-0.5%
Other	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	97.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	98%	97%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	97%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	19.8%	13.5%	6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Not answered	9.7%	6.0%	3.7%

Safety

Is CH7 5UL dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CH7 5UL was 120.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.1% higher than the Brynford and Halkyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

CH7 5UL has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brynford and Halkyn and the 96th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 175.8%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CH7 5UL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 3/10 (low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Flintshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Afonwen, Mold, CH7 5UL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH7 5UL

Average Price
£387,443

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£254,835

Detached
£453,746

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in CH7 5UL

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Bryn Sion Bach Bryn Sion Hill, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2023-09-04	£450,089
Bridge House Bryn Sion Hill, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2023-01-20	£505,440
Bridge House Bryn Sion Hill, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£337,500	2017-12-07	£459,751
Bridge House Bryn Sion Hill, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2012-12-06	£516,503
Tan Y Bryn Bryn Sion Hill, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2010-09-03	£662,066

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH7 5UL

Employment

CH7 5UL 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 5UL 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	50
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Education	12
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	5
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Yr Esgob Lon-Yr-Ysgol , Caerwys CH7 5AD	- not rated	832 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Nannerch Primary School Nannerch Village , Nr Mold CH7 5RD	- not rated	4,506 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bodfari C.P. School Bodfari , LL16 4DA	- not rated	4,617 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Edenshine Restaurant	Edenshine Restaurant, Afonwen Craft And Antique Centre		465 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CH7 5UL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.6%

Speed Aviability

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	15.4%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	15.4%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CH7 5UL