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About

Holywell East ward encompasses a residential area on the eastern side of the town of Holywell in Flintshire. The ward is characterised by a mix of housing types, including terraced streets and semi-detached homes, set on the lower slopes of Halkyn Mountain. Local amenities and community facilities serve the neighbourhood, with the broader town centre accessible nearby. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the busier central commercial zones.

The geography is defined by its position below the limestone uplands, offering views across the Dee Estuary towards the Wirral. A notable local feature is the historic St Winefride's Well and its associated pilgrimage site, which lies just to the west of the ward boundary. Green spaces and footpaths connect the area to the surrounding countryside, providing access to the wider North Wales landscape. The ward functions primarily as a residential community within the larger town.

Area overview

On average Holywell East has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywell East is £38,676 per year. Holywell East is home to around 1,922 people, with a population density of about 1,416.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywell East Population
1,922
Population density
1,416.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.74(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.45(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-15%)
Public order
4.68(-43%)
Burglary
2.6(+11%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,814
94.38%
Other White
60
3.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.52%
Irish
8
0.42%
Arab
6
0.31%
Total population: 1,922

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
354
23.73%
No qualifications
297
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
285
19.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
234
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
174
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 1,492

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
306
37.97%
Owns with a mortgage
229
28.41%
Social rents from council
123
15.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
84
10.42%
Other social rented
54
6.7%
Total households: 806

Property prices in Holywell East

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £180K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Holywell East area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £580,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£260,000£214
Semi-Detached14£170,475£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135,000£120,000£109,000
2017£142,000£100,000£95,000
2018£168,500£119,000£124,500
2019£203,500£117,750£107,500
2020£169,000£118,000
2021£195,000£146,000£115,000
2022£302,000£160,000£125,000
2023£250,000£149,950£120,000
2024£229,000£142,000£131,000
2025£203,500£171,000£145,000
2026£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£136£96
2017£154£123£106
2018£138£140£126
2019£193£130£103
2020£151£134
2021£179£162£137
2022£166£164£155
2023£239£172£186
2024£232£166£169
2025£171£199£162
2026£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Holywell East

Is Holywell East safe?

Holywell East records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holywell East?

The median sale price in Holywell East is £171,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Holywell East?

Holywell East scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holywell East sits around rank 983 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 East?

The average household income in Holywell East is around £38,676 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holywell East?

Holywell East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ian Hodge (Independent).

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.