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CH8 8EF

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Brynford and Halkyn

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Overview

Postcode CH8 8EF is located in a rural village, within the Brynford and Halkyn ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch is £48,061 per year. The nearest station is Flint, about 2.8 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch has a low crime rate, with approximately 32 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch is £48,061 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH8 8EF.

Transport

The nearest station is Flint located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
753.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.89(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.32(-28%)
Other theft
4.08(-11%)
Public order
2.91(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.91(-60%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
97.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.81%
Other Black
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
33.49%
No qualifications
38
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
45.76%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.81%
Other social rented
18
15.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.93%
Social rents from council
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Brynford and Halkyn

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £410K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Brynford and Halkyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brynford and Halkyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£375,000£243
Semi-Detached5£175,000£203
Terraced9£169,950£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brynford and Halkyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynford and Halkyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£122,498£112,750
2017£258,500£119,000£171,500
2018£230,000£130,000£122,500
2019£234,500£125,750£123,750
2020£298,500£135,000£131,500
2021£330,000£192,500£123,500
2022£338,500£170,000£160,000
2023£410,000£180,000£172,000
2024£335,000£180,000£155,000
2025£388,000£175,000£168,500
2026£455,000£169,950
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynford and Halkyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynford and Halkyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£168£146
2017£191£133£155
2018£209£159£163
2019£194£144£146
2020£204£169£182
2021£239£190£218
2022£252£213£172
2023£291£242£220
2024£254£236£220
2025£247£203£226
2026£227£329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynford and Halkyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brynford and Halkyn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH8 8EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH8 8EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20255, Bryn Rodyn, Holywell, CH8 8EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the CH8 8EF postcode area, located within Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH8 8EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fran Lister

Brynford and Halkyn - Elected 21 Mar 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Becky Gittins

Clwyd East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictFlintshireW06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd EastW07000094
WardBrynford and HalkynW05001575
ParishHalkynW04000991
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caerwys, Halkyn & NannerchW02000063
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 006EW01000301
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH8 8EF

Is CH8 8EF (Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch) safe?

The area around CH8 8EF records about 32 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. 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CH8 8EF?

The median sale price around CH8 8EF in Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch is £240,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around CH8 8EF?

CH8 8EF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH8 8EF (Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd East covering CH8 8EF is Becky Gittins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fran Lister (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.