Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

WATS DYKE AVENUE, CH8 7AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATS DYKE AVENUE, CH8 7AS.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH8 7AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in CH8 7AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH8 7AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wats Dyke Avenue, 0.4km from Strand Park in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell Central ward and the Delyn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH8 7AS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CH8 7AS are sourced from Output Area W00001634 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH8 7AS. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 72,000

1 sales · Mean £ 72,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CH8 7AS is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order13

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Holywell Town FC1.0 km
  • Fu House0.6 km
  • Great Wall0.6 km
  • Holywell Town FC1.0 km
  • Maggies Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Alliance Pharmacy/Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Chatwins0.6 km
  • Coco Sweets & Chocolate0.5 km
  • FR Kennedy a'i Fab0.6 km
  • Holywell Local express0.6 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • St Winefride's Guest House0.4 km
  • St Winefride's Guest House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boar's Head0.5 km
  • The Market Cross0.5 km
  • Boar's Head0.5 km
  • Feathers Inn0.6 km
  • The Market Cross0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Hungry Cow0.6 km
  • Kassidy's0.5 km
  • Rosiez Cafe0.6 km
  • Tak Bo Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bake a Wish0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flint6.5 km
  • Neston10.4 km
  • West Kirby10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wat`s Dyke Avenue0.0 km
  • Wat`s Dyke Avenue0.0 km
  • Holywell High School0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km