PENYMAES GARDENS, CH8 7BN House Prices & Local Information

CH8 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penymaes Gardens, 0.4km from Strand Park in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell East ward and the Delyn constituency.

For families considering a move, CH8 7BN represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area W00001641 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.