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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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Holyhead Population

10,631

Population density

2,298.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,203

95.98%

Irish

0.89%

Other White

0.77%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.49%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.33%

Total population: 10,630

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	58	£117,475	£74,250	£100,000	£141,750	£177,500
Detached	15	£240,000	£196,000	£222,500	£277,475	£355,900
Flats	4	£124,500	£78,150	£78,750	£189,988	£237,958
Semi-Detached	17	£205,000	£132,500	£158,000	£230,000	£292,000

10 years median price trend in Holyhead

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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