Moorfields is in Holywell and in Flintshire district. CH8 7DY is located in the Holywell West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moorfields, Holywell, CH8 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH8 7DX, CH8 7DZ, CH8 7EE, CH8 7NQ, CH8 7DT, CH8 7EF, CH8 7NS, CH8 7NP, CH8 7NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH8 7DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH8 7DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 51.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 24.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.3% | 50.1% | 17.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 27.2% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 13.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 CH8 7DY this area, 38.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.3% | 38.1% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 14.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 98.4% | 95% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.8% | 76.7% | -39.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 59% | 13.5% | 45.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.4% | 37.2% | 25.2% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorfields was 179.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% higher than the Holywell West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorfields has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holywell West and the 52nd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Moorfields, Holywell, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2003-04-25 | £98,915 |
CH8 7DY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gwenffrwd Stryd Chwitffordd , Treffynnon CH8 7NJ | - not rated | 839 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Winefrides R.C. School Whitford Street , Holywell CH8 7NJ | - not rated | 940 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Carmel Carmel Road , Carmel CH8 8NU | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Treffynnon The Strand , Holywell CH8 7AW | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenfield C.P. School Fulbrooke , Greenfield CH8 7JW | - not rated | 1,948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENGAL BALTI | BENGAL BALTI, 1 Whitford Street | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Wine Vaults | Old Wine Vaults, The Old Wine Vaults | 1,089 yd | |
| Feathers Inn | Feathers Inn, Whitford Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall | Great Wall, The Great Wall | 1,055 yd | |
| Cheeky Chicken | Cheeky Chicken, Cheeky Chicken And Pizza Utica House | 1,056 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 | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.