Postcode insights

CH8 8LG

Naid Y March

Brynford and Halkyn

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Detailed insights for CH8 8LG

Overview

Postcode CH8 8LG 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 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,372 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 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.8%

Approximately 23.8% 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 8LG.

Transport

The nearest station is Flint located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
112.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.51(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.87(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.17(-16%)
Vehicle crime
2.85(-1%)
Public order
2.85(-65%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
98.4%
Other White
2
0.64%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
26.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.15%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
43.44%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.23%
Social rents from council
29
23.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 8LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH8 8LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026The Tunnel, Holywell, CH8 8LGOtherFreehold£662,500

Schools

In the CH8 8LG postcode area, located within Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH8 8LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableBrynford C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Bro CarmelWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH8 8LG, 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
ParishBrynfordW04000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caerwys, Halkyn & NannerchW02000063
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 006AW01000258
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH8 8LG

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

The area around CH8 8LG records about 35 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 8LG?

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

What schools are near CH8 8LG?

There are 2 schools close to CH8 8LG, including Brynford C.P. School and Ysgol Bro Carmel. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH8 8LG?

CH8 8LG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,372 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd East covering CH8 8LG 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.