Mersey View Cottages is in Halkyn, Holywell and in Delyn district. CH8 8EF is located in the Brynford and Halkyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mersey View Cottages, Halkyn, Holywell, CH8 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH8 8DU, CH8 8DX, CH8 8DZ, CH8 8ES, CH8 8DY, CH8 8DL, CH8 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH8 8EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 54.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 45.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 CH8 8EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 25.2% | 18.1% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 64.7% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39.8% | 41.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 34.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 22.7% | 17.7% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 33.5% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.5% | 96.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mersey View Cottages was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brynford and Halkyn average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mersey View Cottages, Holywell, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2001-05-11 | £345,333 |
| 2 Mersey View Cottages, Holywell, Clwyd Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 1996-02-26 | £311,298 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CH8 8EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Rhos Helyg Rhosesmor , Mold CH7 6PJ | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cornist Park C.P. School Ffordd yr Ysgol , CH6 5ET | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Flint High School Maes Hyfryd , CH6 5LL | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nannerch Primary School Nannerch Village , Nr Mold CH7 5RD | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Owen Jones C.P. Ffordd Owen , Northop CH7 6AU | - not rated | 4,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halkyn Cricket Club | Halkyn Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Inn | Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn | 295 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.