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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

LL651HL

Stanley Street

LL651AS

Gwelfor Avenue

LL651SL

Upper Baptist Street

LL652TF

Cyttir Road

LL652YN

Treseifion Estate

LL651DT

Cybi Place

LL651LA

Newry Fields

LL652RE

London Road

LL651RS

Thomas Street

LL651NH

Cambria Street

LL651NB

Trearddur Square

LL651UL

Market Street

LL651AY

Porth Y Felin

LL651EB

Wesley Terrace

LL652BE

Rhos Y Gaer Avenue

LL651UW

Market Street

LL652HE

Windsor Villas

LL651NE

Hill Street

LL652PB

London Road

LL652PA

Garden Place

LL651UD

Victoria Road

LL652FE

Holborn Close

LL652TG

Cyttir Road

LL652PR

Penrhos Beach Road

LL652HF

Richmond Hill

LL652LE

Cleveland Avenue

LL651TF

Rock Street

LL652DU

Ffordd Tudur

LL652RP

Greenfield Terrace

LL651DR

Parc a'r Mynydd

LL652DR

Cybi Close

LL652HY

Kingsland Road

LL652RB

London Road

LL652FH

Gerddi Canada

LL652DG

Turkey Shore Road

LL651DG

London Road

LL652DT

Ffordd Tudur

LL652AP

Maeshyfryd Road

LL651EP

Breakwater View

LL652LH

Plas Road

LL651BY

Stanley Terrace

LL652EB

Bryn Glas Close

LL651AR

Tanybryn Road

LL651HR

Newry Street

LL652LN

Mill Road

LL652AE

Ffordd Fer

LL652RD

Morrison Crescent

LL651UR

Victoria Terrace

LL652NS

London Road

LL651BE

Porth Y Felin

LL651AD

Bryn Goleu Avenue North

LL652BU

Black Bridge

LL651NL

Alderley Terrace

LL651UB

Lands End

LL651EH

George Street

LL652RY

Henddu Terrace

LL652NW

London Road

LL651TY

Longford Terrace

LL652LY

Felin Wen

LL652AN

Maeshyfryd Road

LL652PT

Yr Erw

LL652FJ

Hedsor Street

LL651HH

Stanley Street

LL652QH

Porthdafarch Road

LL652BF

Plashyfryd Mews

LL651DX

London Road

LL652PE

Ffordd Feurig

LL651RW

Tower Gardens

LL652HU

Holborn Close

LL651HU

Newry Street

LL651RU

Ucheldre Avenue

LL652SG

Arthur Street East

LL652DY

Maes Yr Ysgol

LL652BA

Leonard Street

LL651SF

Upper Baptist Street

LL652AB

Plas Road

LL652BY

Tan Alltran Close

LL652BN

Kings Road

LL651EN

North West Street

LL651SA

Edmund Street

LL651DW

Fair View

LL652AL

Maeshyfryd Road

LL652PW

Digney Close

LL652BD

Herbert Street

LL651NW

Garreglwyd Park

LL651PX

Gors Avenue

LL651PR

Queens Park

LL652NT

Henry Street

LL652HD

Marchog

LL652NH

London Road

LL651AE

St Davids Road

LL652RH

Old Station Road

LL651TH

Garreglwyd Road

LL652NY

London Road

LL651BD

Porth Y Felin

LL651TA

Hawthorne Terrace

LL651EW

Hibernia Row

LL651NT

Southstack Road

LL651SG

Upper Baptist Street

LL652LB

Cleveland Avenue

Data Sources

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