Rayon Road is in Greenfield, Holywell and in Flintshire district. CH8 7EQ is located in the Greenfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rayon Road, Greenfield, Holywell, CH8 7EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH8 7EU, CH8 7HE, CH8 7HD, CH8 7EY, CH8 7HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH8 7EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.4% | 37.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 42.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 48.7% | 45.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 15.5% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 25.3% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayon Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Bagillt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rayon Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bagillt and the 168th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Rayon Road, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2023-07-24 | £165,351 |
| 10 Rayon Road, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-01-31 | £117,810 |
| 2 Rayon Road, Holywell, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-11-17 | £146,703 |
| 42 Rayon Road, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-10-29 | £175,958 |
| 2A Rayon Road, Holywell, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-12-11 | £136,130 |
CH8 7EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield C.P. School Fulbrooke , Greenfield CH8 7JW | - not rated | 793 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Treffynnon The Strand , Holywell CH8 7AW | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glan Aber C.P. Boot End , Bagillt CH6 6LW | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Winefrides R.C. School Whitford Street , Holywell CH8 7NJ | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gwenffrwd Stryd Chwitffordd , Treffynnon CH8 7NJ | - not rated | 1,979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse | The Bakehouse, Cafe Basingwerk House | 621 yd | |
| Freshfields Cafe | Freshfields Cafe, Freshfields Greenfield Business Centre | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn Ltd | The Ship Inn Ltd, Ship Inn | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Catering | Savoy Catering, Flat | 788 yd | |
| Valley Fish and Chips | Valley Fish and Chips, 8 New Shop Parade | 788 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.