Maes Alarch is in Mostyn, Holywell and in Delyn district. CH8 9QA is located in the Mostyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maes Alarch, Mostyn, Holywell, CH8 9QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH8 9QE, CH8 9QL, CH8 9QZ, CH8 9QX, CH8 9QR, CH8 9QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH8 9QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 49% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 32.8% | 37% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 55.7% | 44.7% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 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 | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 27.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.8% | 99.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Alarch was 122.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% higher than the Holywell West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Alarch has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holywell West and the 94th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Maes Alarch, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-12-13 | £132,127 |
| 6 Maes Alarch, Holywell, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-08-29 | £146,818 |
| 34 Maes Alarch, Holywell, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-10-29 | £151,555 |
| 8 Maes Alarch, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2020-11-13 | £141,311 |
| 20 Maes Alarch, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2020-04-07 | £118,429 |
CH8 9QA 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 | 150 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Pennant C.P. Ffordd Pennant , Mostyn CH8 9NU | - not rated | 943 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Llan, Whitford V.P. Whitford , Holywell CH8 9AN | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Garth Ffynnongroew , Holywell CH8 9JA | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Carmel Carmel Road , Carmel CH8 8NU | - not rated | 4,012 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Trelogan Berthengam , Treffynnon CH8 9BZ | - not rated | 4,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Augusta Masonic Hall | Lady Augusta Masonic Hall, Mostyn | 475 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 | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.