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About

Holywell West is a residential ward within the town of Holywell in Flintshire, North Wales. The area primarily consists of housing estates and local amenities serving the community. It is situated on the western side of the town centre, with the A55 North Wales Expressway running nearby, providing connections to the wider region. The ward includes several schools and recreational grounds, forming a functional part of the larger town.

The geography is characterised by gentle slopes leading down towards the Dee Estuary. A notable local feature is the medieval St Winefride's Well and its associated chapel, which is a significant pilgrimage site located just east of the ward boundary. The area's layout reflects post-war expansion, with a mix of property types and straightforward access to the town's main shopping streets and services.

Area overview

On average Holywell West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywell West is £48,989 per year. Holywell West is home to around 2,442 people, with a population density of about 920.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywell West Population
2,442
Population density
920.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.9(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.07(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.88(+47%)
Shoplifting
9.01(+30%)
Other theft
4.91(-3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,281
93.37%
Other White
86
3.52%
Pakistani
12
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.49%
Other Asian
10
0.41%
Total population: 2,443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
611
31.72%
No qualifications
337
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
319
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
300
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
194
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 1,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
417
41.91%
Owns with a mortgage
305
30.65%
Social rents from council
109
10.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
99
9.95%
Other social rented
30
3.02%
Total households: 995

Property prices in Holywell West

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £183,438 in Holywell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holywell West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£297,500
Flats1£155,000
Semi-Detached9£138,000
Terraced4£120,000

10 years median price trend in Holywell West

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

All postcodes in Holywell West

CH87NT

Gwel Afon

CH87NW

Bryn Ffynnon Terrace

CH87LQ

Holway Road

CH87DA

Nant Eos

CH87DW

Moor Lane

CH87SH

Pistyll

CH87XE

Maes Y Plwm

CH87RX

Old Chester Road

CH87LG

Ffordd Y Faenol Fach

CH87NH

Holway Road

CH87NN

Holway Road

CH87EH

Ffordd Brynffynnon

CH87EE

Meadow Bank

CH87NA

Holway Road

CH87NZ

Bryn Aber

CH87RL

Brynford Road

CH87RY

Old Chester Road

CH87DS

Moor Avenue

CH87PA

Ffordd Beuno

CH87PG

Lon Goed

CH87NS

Holway Road

CH87SP

Fron Park Road

CH87RH

Cae'r Fron

CH87SE

Milwr Road

CH87SY

Llys Delyn

CH87NP

St James Place

CH87RN

Yr Aber

CH87SD

Fron Park Road

CH87UQ

Ffordd Parc-Y-Fron

CH88SZ

Pen Y Ball

CH87DT

Springfields

CH87UT

Fron Park Road

CH87NR

Holway

CH87SG

Halkyn Road

CH87DY

Moorfields

CH87DN

Moor Lane

CH87SX

Llys Bychan

CH87RG

Caer Fron

CH87NQ

Gladstone Cottages

CH87DZ

Moorfields

CH87FL

Holywell West

CH87SQ

Old Chester Road

CH87SB

Stamford Way

CH87SA

Old Chester Road

CH87SW

The Beeches

CH87FB

Level Lane

CH87SF

The Mount

CH87RZ

Halkyn Road

CH87RP

Brynford Road

CH87EF

Meadow Bank

CH87NY

Wedgewood Heights

CH87FN

Holywell West

CH87RJ

The Grove

CH87PX

Greenfield Road

CH87SJ

Halkyn Road

CH87DX

Bryn Dyffryn

CH87DB

Hafan Deg

CH87SN

The Ridgeway

CH88ST

Grange Road

CH87UJ

Coed Y Fron

Data Sources

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