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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 195 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
195
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
97.94(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
74.89(+416%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.57(+328%)
Shoplifting
30.24(+336%)
Public order
19.68(+120%)
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

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Holywell Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holywell Central 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 Holywell Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£254,000
Flats2£97,000
Semi-Detached4£155,000

10 years median price trend in Holywell Central

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

All postcodes in Holywell Central

CH87TJ

Bank Place

CH87NJ

Whitford Street

CH87RE

Brynford Street

CH87AX

Bro Dirion

CH87UA

Bagillt Road

CH87UU

Llys Y Fron

CH87LP

Cross Street

CH87PQ

Rue St Gregoire

CH87AW

Strand Walk

CH87PN

Greenfield Road

CH87UY

Fron Park Road

CH87AE

Strand Park

CH87AH

Heol Y Brenin

CH87UD

Clos Llwyn Onn

CH87RD

Brynford Street

CH87EN

Ffordd Pen-Y-Maes

CH87LA

High Street

CH87AP

Bryn Mawr Road

CH87PF

Strand Crescent

CH87UP

Coleshill Street

CH87LS

Greenfield Street

CH87PL

Well Street

CH87RS

Coleshill Street

CH87AF

Strand Park

CH87AJ

Bryn Y Felin

CH87TQ

North Road

CH87LU

Cae Mefus

CH87LW

Pen Y Ball Street

CH87PP

Plas Dewi

CH87PH

Ffordd Fer

CH87RA

Brynford Street

CH87UB

High Street

CH87PJ

Hillside Court

CH87LR

West Drive

CH87UF

Halkyn Road

CH87AT

Deva Avenue

CH87AN

Strand Walk

CH87FJ

Heol Fawr

CH87UN

Cross Roads

CH87US

Fron Park Mews

CH87XG

Heol Helygain

CH87AL

Strand Close

CH87GB

Well Street

CH87HN

Hen Fuarth

CH87TZ

Halkyn Road

CH87PE

Strand Crescent

CH87AG

Strand Lane

CH87TG

Tower Gardens

CH87LH

High Street

CH87TW

High Street Square

CH87NF

Tudor Villas

CH87LL

High Street

CH87ND

Ael Y Ffynnon

CH87AA

High Street

CH87LD

Panton Place

CH87UZ

Gwenffrwd Road

CH87UX

Fron Park Road

CH87JL

Tudor Close

CH87PD

Brownsway

CH87TX

Halkyn Street

CH87AR

Bryn Mawr Road

CH87FD

Brynford Villas

CH87RQ

The Close

CH87LE

High Street

CH87NB

New Road

CH87JA

Whitford Street

CH87SL

Jenard Court

CH87SR

Heol Fawr

CH87TR

Ffordd St Gregoire

CH87GA

Halkyn Road

CH87AD

Maes Yr Odyn

CH87TH

Holywell Central

CH87NG

Whitford Street

CH87NL

Whitford Street

CH87XF

Coleshill Street

CH87AU

Bryn Y Coed

CH87QY

St Winefrides Court

CH87TN

Heol Fawr

CH87UG

Dewi Avenue

CH87AS

Wats Dyke Avenue

CH87NE

Whitford Street

CH87FE

Holywell Central

CH87TE

High Street

CH87UR

Park Lane

CH87UW

St Peters Estate

CH87TF

High Street

CH87UL

Gwenllys

CH87LY

New Road

CH87TD

High Street

CH87UH

Ffordd Pen-Y-Maes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.