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About

Holywell Central is a residential and commercial ward within the historic market town of Holywell. The area is centred around the High Street, which functions as the main retail and service corridor for the local community. Housing in the ward consists primarily of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, along with some more modern developments. The topography is notably hilly, with streets offering views across the surrounding Dee Estuary and towards the Welsh hills.

The ward is directly adjacent to St Winefride's Well and the ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, significant historical sites that attract visitors. Green spaces include the town's recreation ground and smaller pocket parks. Local infrastructure serves daily needs, with several schools, community centres, and healthcare facilities located within its boundaries. The area maintains a strong sense of its industrial past, linked to nearby limestone quarries and former textile mills.

Area overview

On average Holywell Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 31.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywell Central is £38,676 per year. Holywell Central is home to around 2,083 people, with a population density of about 2,217.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywell Central Population
2,083
Population density
2,217.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.06(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.73(+321%)
Shoplifting
31.2(+385%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.92(+253%)
Public order
19.68(+139%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,898
91.03%
Other White
100
4.8%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.58%
Other
11
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.48%
Total population: 2,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
501
30.29%
Level 4 qualifications or above
310
18.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
251
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
243
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
182
11%
Total 16+ residents: 1,654

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
264
27.56%
Owns outright
218
22.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
193
20.15%
Owns with a mortgage
152
15.87%
Other social rented
96
10.02%
Total households: 958

Property prices in Holywell Central

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £189K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Holywell Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywell Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£255,250£263
Terraced1£185,000£161
Semi-Detached9£145,000£159
Flats4£76,500£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132,000£70,000£115,000£90,000
2017£243,750£80,750£96,000£138,000
2018£199,000£77,000£123,750£133,000
2019£195,000£70,500£120,000£160,000
2020£175,000£113,250£49,000
2021£177,500£116,000£120,000
2022£195,000£67,500£145,000£120,000
2023£249,000£50,000£120,000£130,000
2024£255,000£76,500£151,475£128,000
2025£248,000£97,000£165,000£80,000
2026£217,000£63,000£141,725£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£145£131£101
2017£215£120£114£117
2018£193£93£143£139
2019£191£121£109£139
2020£105£117£100
2021£205£137£119
2022£249£97£158£161
2023£261£122£146£138
2024£231£117£174£142
2025£238£137£223£152
2026£276£110£158£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holywell Central in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Holywell Central

Is Holywell Central safe?

Holywell Central records about 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holywell Central?

The median sale price in Holywell Central is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Holywell Central?

Holywell Central scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holywell Central sits around rank 152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Holywell Central?

The average household income in Holywell Central is around £38,676 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holywell Central?

Holywell Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ted Palmer (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Holywell Central

CH87XF

Coleshill Street

CH87LP

Cross Street

CH87UN

Cross Roads

CH87AJ

Bryn Y Felin

CH87UY

Fron Park Road

CH87AF

Strand Park

CH87NB

New Road

CH87EN

Ffordd Pen-Y-Maes

CH87JA

Whitford Street

CH87GB

Well Street

CH87AR

Bryn Mawr Road

CH87UH

Ffordd Pen-Y-Maes

CH87JL

Tudor Close

CH87AW

Strand Walk

CH87NJ

Whitford Street

CH87TQ

North Road

CH87TE

High Street

CH87TF

High Street

CH87TD

High Street

CH87AX

Bro Dirion

CH87RQ

The Close

CH87LD

Panton Place

CH87AL

Strand Close

CH87UW

St Peters Estate

CH87LR

West Drive

CH87UP

Coleshill Street

CH87AS

Wats Dyke Avenue

CH87NE

Whitford Street

CH87AG

Strand Lane

CH87AD

Maes Yr Odyn

CH87UD

Clos Llwyn Onn

CH87LA

High Street

CH87PF

Strand Crescent

CH87TX

Halkyn Street

CH87TJ

Bank Place

CH87UF

Halkyn Road

CH87XG

Heol Helygain

CH87LU

Cae Mefus

CH87SR

Heol Fawr

CH87FE

Holywell Central

CH87AN

Strand Walk

CH87TZ

Halkyn Road

CH87UG

Dewi Avenue

CH87TW

High Street Square

CH87AP

Bryn Mawr Road

CH87UB

High Street

CH87PP

Plas Dewi

CH87PE

Strand Crescent

CH87PL

Well Street

CH87UZ

Gwenffrwd Road

CH87FJ

Heol Fawr

CH87TN

Heol Fawr

CH87UL

Gwenllys

CH87AA

High Street

CH87NG

Whitford Street

CH87LS

Greenfield Street

CH87US

Fron Park Mews

CH87AE

Strand Park

CH87RS

Coleshill Street

CH87AT

Deva Avenue

CH87UX

Fron Park Road

CH87RE

Brynford Street

CH87PN

Greenfield Road

CH87PJ

Hillside Court

CH87UR

Park Lane

CH87RA

Brynford Street

CH87LW

Pen Y Ball Street

CH87ND

Ael Y Ffynnon

CH87AU

Bryn Y Coed

CH87PH

Ffordd Fer

CH87LY

New Road

CH87LH

High Street

CH87TR

Ffordd St Gregoire

CH87TH

Holywell Central

CH87PQ

Rue St Gregoire

CH87HN

Hen Fuarth

CH87RD

Brynford Street

CH87QY

St Winefrides Court

CH87NF

Tudor Villas

CH87FD

Brynford Villas

CH87TG

Tower Gardens

CH87LE

High Street

CH87GA

Halkyn Road

CH87NL

Whitford Street

CH87UU

Llys Y Fron

CH87LL

High Street

CH87SL

Jenard Court

CH87PD

Brownsway

CH87UA

Bagillt Road

CH87AH

Heol Y Brenin

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.