CH8 7AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nant Y Coed, 0.4km from Strand Park in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell East ward and the Delyn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH8 7AY 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, 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 7AY are sourced from Output Area W00001639 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NANT Y COED, CH8 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NANT Y COED, CH8 7AY.
267
38
£ 35,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH8 7AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH8 7AY has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH8 7AY. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH8 7AY has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Holywell Town FC0.9 km
- Cheeky Chicken1.0 km
- Hole in the Wall Kiosk0.6 km
- Holywell Kebab0.8 km
- Siop Sgod a Sglod M L Davies0.7 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- A Roberts Newsagent0.7 km
- Dannys Family Butchers0.7 km
- Direct Video & Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Flintshire Foodbank0.5 km
- Go Local0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- St Winefride's Guest House0.8 km
- St Winefride's Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boar's Head0.7 km
- Feathers Inn0.8 km
- The Market Cross0.7 km
- Feathers Inn0.8 km
- Boar's Head0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bake a Wish0.7 km
- Holywell Area Community Museum0.7 km
- KIM Inspire0.8 km
- Marmalade0.7 km
- Raj Mahal1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint6.1 km
- Neston10.1 km
- West Kirby10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nant-y-Coed0.1 km
- Nant-y-Coed0.1 km
- Abbots Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Abbots Walk Entrance0.2 km
- Abbots Arms Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH87AY · Data under Open Government Licence