Postcode insights

CH8 7NB

New Road

Holywell Central

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Detailed insights for CH8 7NB

Overview

Postcode CH8 7NB is located in an urban city, within the Holywell Central ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Holywell & Bagillt area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holywell & Bagillt is £38,676 per year. The nearest station is Flint, about 4.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Fron Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
69.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Holywell & Bagillt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Holywell & Bagillt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.4%

Approximately 69.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Holywell & Bagillt is £38,676 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH8 7NB.

Transport

The nearest station is Flint located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH8 7NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFron ParkSmallWalking directions to Fron Park
0.5 miGreenfield MillsSmallWalking directions to Greenfield Mills

Area Profile

Population
178
Population density
1,768.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.06(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.73(+321%)
Shoplifting
31.2(+385%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.92(+253%)
Public order
19.68(+139%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
92.74%
Roma
3
1.68%
Other Asian
2
1.12%
African
2
1.12%
Other White
2
1.12%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
34.34%
Level 3 (A level)
27
16.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
12.05%
Apprenticeship
15
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
53.72%
Other social rented
19
15.7%
Owns outright
17
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.92%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.79%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Holywell Central

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £189K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Holywell Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £275,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£255,250£263
Terraced1£185,000£161
Semi-Detached9£145,000£159
Flats4£76,500£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132,000£70,000£115,000£90,000
2017£243,750£80,750£96,000£138,000
2018£199,000£77,000£123,750£133,000
2019£195,000£70,500£120,000£160,000
2020£175,000£113,250£49,000
2021£177,500£116,000£120,000
2022£195,000£67,500£145,000£120,000
2023£249,000£50,000£120,000£130,000
2024£255,000£76,500£151,475£128,000
2025£248,000£97,000£165,000£80,000
2026£217,000£63,000£141,725£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£145£131£101
2017£215£120£114£117
2018£193£93£143£139
2019£191£121£109£139
2020£105£117£100
2021£205£137£119
2022£249£97£158£161
2023£261£122£146£138
2024£231£117£174£142
2025£238£137£223£152
2026£276£110£158£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH8 7NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH8 7NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20253, The Close, Holywell, CH8 7RQDetachedFreehold£262,500
02 Jun 20255, The Close, Holywell, CH8 7RQDetachedFreehold£248,000
25 Apr 2025Dee View, 44, Whitford Street, Holywell, CH8 7NLDetachedFreehold£285,000
06 Mar 2025Pennant, Whitford Street, Holywell, CH8 7NLDetachedFreehold£228,855
07 Apr 20262, Tudor Villas, Holywell, CH8 7NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,750

Schools

In the CH8 7NB postcode area, located within Holywell & Bagillt, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH8 7NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Winefrides R.C. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableYsgol GwenffrwdWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol TreffynnonWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH8 7NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH8 7NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoStrand Walk, Holywell, CH8 7ANWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miIceland20-22 High Street, Holywell, CH8 7LHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSparVictoria Place, Holywell, CH8 7TRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLidlColeshill Street, Holywell, CH8 7UPWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH8 7NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ted Palmer

Holywell Central - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Becky Gittins

Clwyd East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictFlintshireW06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd EastW07000094
WardHolywell CentralW05001596
ParishHolywellW04000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holywell & BagilltW02000060
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 003EW01000304
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH8 7NB

Is CH8 7NB (Holywell & Bagillt) safe?

The area around CH8 7NB records about 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH8 7NB?

The median sale price around CH8 7NB in Holywell & Bagillt is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH8 7NB?

There are 5 schools close to CH8 7NB, including St Winefrides R.C. School, Ysgol Gwenffrwd and Ysgol Treffynnon. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH8 7NB?

CH8 7NB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH8 7NB (Holywell & Bagillt) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd East covering CH8 7NB is Becky Gittins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ted Palmer (Labour 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.