Postcode insights

CH8 9QW

Bryn Tirion

Mostyn

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Detailed insights for CH8 9QW

Overview

Postcode CH8 9QW is located in a rural village, within the Mostyn ward of Flintshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mostyn & Holway area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mostyn & Holway is £48,989 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 5.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mostyn Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Mostyn & Holway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Mostyn & Holway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Mostyn & Holway is £48,989 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH8 9QW.

Transport

The nearest station is West Kirby located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH8 9QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMostyn ParkLargeWalking directions to Mostyn Park

Area Profile

Population
463
Population density
372.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.84(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.2(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.33(+109%)
Public order
9.51(+16%)
Other theft
7.4(+62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
454
98.06%
Other White
7
1.51%
Caribbean
2
0.43%
Total population: 463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
27.25%
Level 3 (A level)
81
20.25%
No qualifications
78
19.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
42.35%
Owns with a mortgage
67
34.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
10.2%
Social rents from council
15
7.65%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.08%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Mostyn

Median price£189,400
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £316K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £189,400 (about £164 per square foot) in Mostyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mostyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£367,500£243
Semi-Detached7£150,000£150
Terraced3£150,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mostyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mostyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,000£91,500£109,950
2017£190,000£99,500£84,000
2018£231,000£96,000£92,000
2019£193,750£111,500£92,975
2020£315,000£117,000£105,000
2021£250,000£102,500£134,000
2022£220,000£131,000£118,500
2023£175,000£132,500£142,000
2024£242,500£153,000£137,500
2025£317,500£145,000£150,000
2026£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mostyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mostyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117£100£114
2017£103£110£99
2018£169£127£107
2019£154£105£100
2020£159£137£119
2021£174£108£120
2022£183£130£114
2023£165£137£168
2024£198£156£160
2025£243£147£163
2026£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mostyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH8 9QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH8 9QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025Island View, Holywell, CH8 9QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
31 Jul 2025The Mount, Holywell, CH8 9QFDetachedFreehold£255,000
18 Dec 20258, Maes Alarch, Holywell, CH8 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
07 Mar 2025Glenside Cottage, Red Street, Holywell, CH8 9QZDetachedFreehold£500,000
16 Jul 2025Pen Y Bryn, Holywell, CH8 9QEDetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the CH8 9QW postcode area, located within Mostyn & Holway, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH8 9QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn Pennant C.P.Welsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH8 9QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pam Banks

Mostyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Becky Gittins

Clwyd East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictFlintshireW06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd EastW07000094
WardMostynW05001607
ParishMostynW04000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mostyn & HolwayW02000059
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Flintshire 002BW01000320
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH8 9QW

Is CH8 9QW (Mostyn & Holway) safe?

The area around CH8 9QW records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9QW?

The median sale price around CH8 9QW in Mostyn & Holway is £189,400 (about £164 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH8 9QW?

There is 1 school close to CH8 9QW, including Ysgol Bryn Pennant C.P.. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH8 9QW?

CH8 9QW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 464 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH8 9QW (Mostyn & Holway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd East covering CH8 9QW is Becky Gittins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pam Banks (Independent).

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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.