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About

Holyhead is a port town on Holy Island, which is connected to Anglesey by road and rail causeways. The area is dominated by its large ferry terminal, providing the main sea link to Ireland. The town itself has a functional, maritime character, with its economy and daily rhythm closely tied to the port operations. The natural harbour is one of the busiest in the UK for passenger traffic, with the constant movement of vessels and vehicles.

Inland, the landscape rises to Holyhead Mountain, the highest point on Anglesey, offering expansive views over the sea. The area's ancient history is visible at the Roman fort of Caer Gybi within the town and the prehistoric hut circles on the mountain's slopes. The long South Stack peninsula features a lighthouse on a small, rugged island accessible by a steep footbridge. Coastal paths provide walking routes along dramatic cliffs.

Area overview

On average Holyhead has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holyhead is £39,366 per year. Holyhead is home to around 10,631 people, with a population density of about 2,298.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holyhead Population
10,631
Population density
2,298.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.75(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.78(+121%)
Shoplifting
12.13(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.97(+36%)
Public order
8.84(+8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,203
95.98%
Irish
95
0.89%
Other White
82
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
52
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.33%
Total population: 10,630

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,061
24.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,660
19.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,511
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,446
17.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
911
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 8,312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,385
28.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,076
22.27%
Social rents from council
1,024
21.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
833
17.24%
Other social rented
351
7.27%
Total households: 4,831

Property prices in Holyhead

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holyhead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holyhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced58£117,475
Detached15£240,000
Flats4£124,500
Semi-Detached17£205,000

10 years median price trend in Holyhead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyhead.

All postcodes in Holyhead

LL652DP

Ffordd Beibio

LL652RG

Tan Yr Allt

LL652YD

Mill Road

LL652HA

Llanfawr Road

LL652DD

Treseifion Estate

LL651EF

Cross Street

LL651SD

Roberts Street

LL652SH

Penllech Nest

LL652PF

Ffordd Jasper

LL651AW

Minymor Road

LL651NS

Garreglwyd Road

LL651AG

Walthew Avenue

LL652SS

Boston Terrace

LL651SJ

Felin Wen

LL651PD

Sunrise Terrace

LL651TN

Vulcan Street

LL652YE

Kingsland Road

LL652TB

Kingsland Road

LL651HG

Stanley Street

LL652PL

Llanfawr Road

LL652QA

Penrhos Beach Road

LL651AF

Walthew Avenue

LL652RT

Mountain View

LL652RR

Maes Y Brenin

LL651YB

Newry Beach Yard

LL652UH

Parc Busnes Penrhos

LL652GA

Llanfawr Close

LL652NU

Lligwy Street

LL651NY

Southstack Road

LL652PP

Llanfawr Road

LL652JF

Yr Hen Briordy

LL651TZ

Longford Road

LL651UN

Market Street

LL652EG

Peibio Close

LL651PB

Gors Avenue

LL651BG

Porthyfelin Road

LL651DQ

London Road

LL651ST

Bryn Gwyn Road

LL652JG

Llain Bryniau

LL652DF

Turkey Shore Road

LL651PT

Queens Park

LL652DE

Tref Cybi

LL652NE

London Road

LL651TP

Longford Road

LL652HS

Bodlondeb Terrace

LL652FA

Tref Cybi

LL652EN

Ffordd Beibio

LL651PU

Queens Park Close

LL652EY

Llanfawr Close

LL651TL

Vulcan Street

LL652HB

Picinhirnos Lane

LL651SS

Maes Meilw

LL651ER

Maes Y Mor

LL651TG

Maes Y Felin

LL651AT

Gwelfor Avenue

LL651HN

Newry Street

LL651AU

Porth Y Felin

LL651YD

Gwelfor Avenue

LL652AU

Lhassa Street

LL652PG

Ffordd Hirnos

LL651RR

Thomas Street

LL652HL

Harbour View Estate

LL652TH

Maes Cyttir

LL651SR

Maes Meilw

LL651AB

Maes Hedd

LL651RB

Queens Park Court

LL651SP

High Terrace

LL652BG

Moreton Road

LL652EU

Llanfawr Close

LL651SY

Millbank Terrace

LL651RJ

Ty'n Parc

LL651DB

Newry Street

LL652RU

Porthdafarch Road

LL652AG

Plashyfryd Terrace

LL651EG

Cross Street

LL652ND

Treseifion Estate

LL652EH

Ffordd Beibio

LL652LL

Porthdafarch Road

LL651BJ

Swift Square

LL652RF

Lewascote

LL652LF

Cae Rhos

LL652AH

Plas Hyfryd Crescent

LL652HR

King's Road

LL652DH

Ffordd Tudur

LL651BB

Parc a'r Mynydd

LL651RA

Ucheldre Avenue

LL651EX

Parc a'r Mynydd

LL651DS

St Cybi Street

LL652EP

Bryn Glas Close

LL651HS

Vicarage Lane

LL651NG

Market Hill

LL651DD

Stanley Crescent

LL652HN

Turkey Shore Road

LL651TR

Longford Road

LL652SU

Cae Capel

LL652SL

Clifton Terrace

LL651LB

Newry Fawr

LL651TS

Brixton Mount

LL651ES

Beach Road

LL651TE

Mill Bank

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.