CH8 is a postcode district in Flintshire, Wales, covering 670 active and 132 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CH8 (15%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CH8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CH8 are around £189k, down 20.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CH8 at 317 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CH8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Flintshire, Wales
CH8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH8 postcode area.
groups
Population20,981
cake
Avg Age45
payments
Avg Income£ 36,825 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
5/10family_restroomFamily
9/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
6/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
Area Character
CH8 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £189k. Property prices are trending down 20.6% year-on-year.
home £189,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences2657
Anti-social behaviour1580
Criminal damage and arson667
Public order466
Other theft340
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Divine Television Foundation Ltd
- Divine Television Foundation Ltd
- Glan Yr Afon Inn
- Hilbre B & B
- Pantasaph Farm
- + 9 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Blue Bell Inn
- Boar's Head
- Crooked Horn
- Druid Inn
- Feathers Inn
- + 31 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Plas Yr Ywen
- Walk and Talk Charity Shop
- Plas Yr Ywen
- Walk and Talk Charity Shop
- Bake a Wish
- + 57 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Lidl
- Tesco
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Lidl
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Cheeky Chicken
- Clwyd Bakeries
- Fu House
- Great Wall
- Greggs
- + 29 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Best One
- A Roberts Newsagent
- Alliance Pharmacy/Boots UK Ltd
- Asda on the Move
- Canolfan Ymwelwyr Dangerpoint
- + 75 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: CH8 · Data under Open Government Licence