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About

Whitford ward is a rural area in northeast Flintshire, characterised by its open countryside and small, dispersed settlements. The landscape is dominated by agricultural fields and gentle hills, with the community centred around the village of Lloc. The ward maintains a quiet, residential character, with local life focused around its parish church and primary school.

A notable feature is the historic Maen Achwyfan (Whitford Stone), a medieval cross standing in a field near the village. The area's boundaries include parts of the coastline along the Dee Estuary, marked by marshland and natural reserves. Land use is primarily farming, with some light industry located towards the Holywell area.

Area overview

On average Whitford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitford is £48,989 per year. The median sale price in Whitford is £205,750 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £173,500 and £325,000. Whitford is home to around 2,244 people, with a population density of about 104.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitford Population
2,244
Population density
104.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.48(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.46(-66%)
Other theft
3.12(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.12(-57%)
Public order
1.78(-78%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,188
97.46%
Irish
14
0.62%
Other White
12
0.53%
Indian
6
0.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.22%
Total population: 2,245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
654
34.42%
Level 3 (A level)
323
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
281
14.79%
No qualifications
280
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
174
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 1,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
502
51.81%
Owns with a mortgage
345
35.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
81
8.36%
Other forms of private rent
19
1.96%
Social rents from council
16
1.65%
Total households: 969

Property prices in Whitford

Median price: £205,750
Price per sq ft: £226
Sales (last 12 months): 28
Typical range (middle 50%): £174K – £325K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £205,750 (about £226 per square foot) in Whitford area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£325,000£270
Semi-Detached11£177,000£211
Flats2£173,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitford.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£267,500£148,000
2017£230,000£145,750
2018£237,500£153,750
2019£246,000£148,500
2020£225,000£153,500
2021£357,500£174,500
2022£350,000£180,000
2023£279,750£200,000
2024£325,000£195,000
2025£358,250£160,000
2026£270,000£177,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitford.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£187£149
2017£173£170
2018£186£168
2019£187£152
2020£192£176
2021£229£189
2022£237£199
2023£217£230
2024£264£218
2025£236£215
2026£283£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitford in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Whitford ward.

Local councillors

Chris Dolphin

Whitford - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Whitford

Is Whitford safe?

Whitford records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whitford?

The median sale price in Whitford is £205,750 (about £226 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Whitford?

Whitford scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whitford sits around rank 1,617 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 Whitford?

The average household income in Whitford is around £48,989 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Whitford?

Whitford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Dolphin (Independent).