Highfield Avenue is in Mynydd Isa, Mold and in Flintshire district. CH7 6YB 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 Highfield Avenue, Mynydd Isa, Mold, CH7 6YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 6XY, CH7 6XZ, CH7 6YA, CH7 6XX, CH7 6TQ, CH7 6UX, CH7 2PA, CH7 6XS, CH7 6UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 6YB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 23.7% | 33.7% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 46.2% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 57.5% | 47.5% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 39.6% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6YB this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 32.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
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 | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Avenue was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Argoed and New Brighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Argoed and New Brighton and the 169th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Highfield Avenue, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-22 | £230,000 |
| 6 Highfield Avenue, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-07-05 | £241,263 |
| 42 Highfield Avenue, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2019-09-27 | £248,553 |
| 34 Highfield Avenue, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £178,770 | 2019-03-01 | £243,210 |
| 40 Highfield Avenue, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-09-07 | £233,843 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 442 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elfed High School Mill Lane , CH7 3HQ | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westwood Community Primary School Tabernacle Street , Buckley CH7 2JT | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Lane C.P. School Knowle Lane , Buckley CH7 3JA | - not rated | 2,246 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 | 476 yd | |
| The Rise Cafe | The Rise Cafe, Bistre Community Centre | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argoed Sports and Social Club | Argoed Sports and Social Club, The Pavilion | 272 yd | |
| Griffin Inn | Griffin Inn, 102 Mold Road | 775 yd | |
| Blue Anchor Inn | Blue Anchor Inn, 153 Mold Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiannos Fish Bar | Yiannos Fish Bar, 3 The Square | 507 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.