Upper Downing Road is in Whitford, Holywell and in Flintshire district. CH8 9AJ is located in the Whitford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Downing Road, Whitford, Holywell, CH8 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH8 9AJ 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 | 46.6% | 50.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CH8 9AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 28% | 28.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 58.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 37% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Downing Road was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Holywell West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Downing Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holywell West and the 101st lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilvers Oak Upper Downing Road, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-13 | £474,149 |
| Llys Mair Upper Downing Road, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £443,500 | 2018-12-19 | £568,147 |
| Pennant Upper Downing Road, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2017-08-09 | £233,951 |
| Glebe Cottage Upper Downing Road, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-03-23 | £353,312 |
| Chilvers Oak Upper Downing Road, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2003-10-29 | £407,185 |
CH8 9AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH8 9AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Llan, Whitford V.P. Whitford , Holywell CH8 9AN | - not rated | 47 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Pennant C.P. Ffordd Pennant , Mostyn CH8 9NU | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Carmel Carmel Road , Carmel CH8 8NU | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Trelogan Berthengam , Treffynnon CH8 9BZ | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Garth Ffynnongroew , Holywell CH8 9JA | - not rated | 4,357 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 267 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.