Postcode insights

CH7 2AP

Briar Drive

Buckley: Bistre East

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Detailed insights for CH7 2AP

Overview

Postcode CH7 2AP is located in an urban city, within the Buckley: Bistre East ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Buckley South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Buckley South is £46,072 per year. The nearest station is Buckley, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Buckley Coronation Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Buckley South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Buckley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Buckley South is £46,072 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH7 2AP.

Transport

The nearest station is Buckley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH7 2AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Buckley

N/A

Walking directions to Buckley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH7 2AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBuckley Coronation ParkSmallWalking directions to Buckley Coronation Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
8,086.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.89(-24%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.31(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.33(-68%)
Public order
1.75(-79%)
Vehicle crime
1.16(-60%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
97.48%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
Irish
2
0.63%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.6%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
20.56%
No qualifications
35
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
47.24%
Owns outright
53
41.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.3%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.36%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Buckley: Bistre East

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £290K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Buckley: Bistre East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckley: Bistre East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£320,000£273
Semi-Detached24£190,500£224
Terraced8£163,250£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buckley: Bistre East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,975£144,000£159,410
2017£190,750£96,286£142,500£141,500
2018£195,000£85,500£137,000£140,000
2019£209,975£79,125£155,000£121,200
2020£233,000£87,750£157,000£148,750
2021£227,500£87,250£155,000£125,250
2022£280,000£88,000£182,000£155,250
2023£250,000£172,500£180,000
2024£245,000£95,000£180,000£179,000
2025£280,000£112,000£195,000£177,000
2026£332,500£178,000£150,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£187£190
2017£176£190£167£183
2018£215£199£186£190
2019£203£162£202£170
2020£214£150£198£170
2021£235£190£194£188
2022£257£190£235£175
2023£255£226£228
2024£253£213£220£212
2025£266£253£224£211
2026£273£257£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buckley: Bistre East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH7 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 20258, Hanmer Close, Buckley, CH7 2QLDetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Feb 202554, Briar Drive, Buckley, CH7 2AWDetachedFreehold£152,000
08 Aug 202540, Oakfield Road, Buckley, CH7 2ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£154,720
17 Apr 202545, Oakfield Road, Buckley, CH7 2ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
19 Dec 202538, Overton Close, Buckley, CH7 2AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the CH7 2AP postcode area, located within Buckley South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH7 2AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableWestwood Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMountain Lane C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableElfed High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH7 2AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH7 2AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiThe Precinct Way, Flintshire, CH7 2EYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miIcelandBrunswick Road, Flintshire, CH7 2EFWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miSpar11 Brunswick Road, Buckley, CH7 2EDWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH7 2AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arnold Woolley

Buckley: Bistre East - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Richard Brent Jones

Buckley: Bistre East - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Mark Tami

Alyn and Deeside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictFlintshireW06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyAlyn and DeesideW07000082
ParishBuckleyW04000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buckley SouthW02000074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 017BW01000260
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH7 2AP

Is CH7 2AP (Buckley South) safe?

The area around CH7 2AP records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CH7 2AP?

The median sale price around CH7 2AP in Buckley South is £210,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH7 2AP?

There are 5 schools close to CH7 2AP, including Westwood Community Primary School, Mountain Lane C.P. School and Elfed High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH7 2AP?

The closest station to CH7 2AP is Buckley, about 1,150 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH7 2AP?

CH7 2AP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,629 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH7 2AP (Buckley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside covering CH7 2AP is Mark Tami (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Arnold Woolley (Independent) and Richard Brent Jones (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.