Mercia Drive is in Mynydd Isa, Mold and in Delyn district. CH7 6UH is located in the Argoed and New Brighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mercia Drive, Mynydd Isa, Mold, CH7 6UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 6UL, CH7 6UY, CH7 6UP, CH7 6XT, CH7 6UF, CH7 6UR, CH7 6UB, CH7 6UJ, CH7 6XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH7 6UH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.4% | 49% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6UH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 17% | 21.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 58.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 13% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 18.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.1% | 19.5% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 27% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 96.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 97.2% | 92.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 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 | 96.9% | 92.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 71.9% | 46.2% | 25.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mercia Drive was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Argoed and New Brighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mercia Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Argoed and New Brighton and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
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 -36.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Mercia Drive, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-28 | £324,000 |
| 11 Mercia Drive, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-11-02 | £251,849 |
| 37 Mercia Drive, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-02-23 | £213,347 |
| 6 Mercia Drive, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-07-08 | £222,771 |
| 43 Mercia Drive, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-18 | £266,081 |
CH7 6UH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6UH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argoed High School Bryn Road , Bryn Y Baal CH7 6RY | - not rated | 679 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. School St David's Lane , Mold CH7 1LH | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 2,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Isa | Caffi Isa, Community Centre | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn | Griffin Inn, 102 Mold Road | 404 yd | |
| Argoed Sports and Social Club | Argoed Sports and Social Club, The Pavilion | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiannos Fish Bar | Yiannos Fish Bar, 3 The Square | 67 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.