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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 low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
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
37.26(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.61(+35%)
Shoplifting
12.69(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.14(-16%)
Other theft
4.1(-10%)
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

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £318K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Holywell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £650,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£315,000£231
Semi-Detached9£150,000£199
Flats3£145,000£201
Terraced2£120,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£95,000
2017£195,000£76,500£63,000
2018£232,000£95,000£79,750
2019£211,250£120,500£75,000
2020£264,975£110,000£77,000
2021£250,000£112,000£84,500
2022£293,500£125,000£116,500
2023£295,000£134,000£119,000
2024£272,500£135,000£130,000
2025£300,000£142,750£125,000
2026£382,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£128
2017£174£102£94
2018£157£124£126
2019£166£143£105
2020£175£147£118
2021£195£151£145
2022£222£181£172
2023£245£172£176
2024£246£170£147
2025£228£196£223
2026£213£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Holywell West

Is Holywell West safe?

Holywell West records about 57 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 West?

The median sale price in Holywell West is £200,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Holywell West?

Holywell West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holywell West sits around rank 675 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 West?

The average household income in Holywell West is around £48,989 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holywell West?

Holywell West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Johnson (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.