Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

SUNDAWN AVENUE, CH8 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNDAWN AVENUE, CH8 7BH.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH8 7BH 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH8 7BH — age 45, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £100k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CH8 7BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sundawn Avenue, 0.3km from Strand Park in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell East ward and the Delyn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 7BH are sourced from Output Area W00001640 (shared with 9 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 7BH. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 114,250

4 sales · Mean £ 112,125

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

CH8 7BH has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Treffynnon Service Station1.0 km
  • A Roberts Newsagent0.7 km
  • Dannys Family Butchers0.6 km
  • Direct Video & Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Flintshire Foodbank0.3 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Holywell Town FC0.6 km
  • Cheeky Chicken1.0 km
  • Hole in the Wall Kiosk0.5 km
  • Holywell Kebab0.8 km
  • Siop Sgod a Sglod M L Davies0.6 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • St Winefride's Guest House0.8 km
  • St Winefride's Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bake a Wish0.6 km
  • Holywell Area Community Museum0.6 km
  • KIM Inspire0.7 km
  • Marmalade0.7 km
  • Raj Mahal1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flint5.9 km
  • Neston10.1 km
  • Heswall11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pen-y-maes Gardens0.1 km
  • Abbots Walk Entrance0.1 km
  • Nant-y-Coed0.2 km
  • Nant-y-Coed0.2 km
  • Abbots Arms Hotel0.2 km