Vale Drive is in Mynydd Isa, Mold and in Flintshire district. CH7 6YW 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 Vale Drive, Mynydd Isa, Mold, CH7 6YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH7 6YN, CH7 6XJ, CH7 6XL, CH7 6UE, CH7 6YL, CH7 6TS, CH7 6TG, CH7 6TX, CH7 6XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH7 6YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6YW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 20.8% | 26.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 51.3% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 53% | 45.9% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 16.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 33.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
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 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 98% | 96.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Drive was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Argoed and New Brighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Drive has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Argoed and New Brighton and the lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Vale Drive, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-07-04 | £256,446 |
| 4 Vale Drive, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-08-05 | £260,632 |
| 6 Vale Drive, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2022-04-13 | £232,851 |
| 18 Vale Drive, Mold, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-05-03 | £206,226 |
| 9 Vale Drive, Mold, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-02-15 | £247,605 |
CH7 6YW 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 6YW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argoed High School Bryn Road , Bryn Y Baal CH7 6RY | - not rated | 1,042 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 | 1,465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Coch C.P. Victoria Road , Mold CH7 1EW | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckley Southdown C.P. Linderick Avenue , Buckley CH7 2NP | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Maes Garmon Stryd Conwy , Yr Wyddgrug CH7 1JB | - not rated | 1,962 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 | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn | Griffin Inn, 102 Mold Road | 228 yd | |
| Pen Y Bont Farm | Pen Y Bont Farm, Chester Road | 984 yd | |
| Argoed Sports and Social Club | Argoed Sports and Social Club, The Pavilion | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiannos Fish Bar | Yiannos Fish Bar, 3 The Square | 322 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.