CH8 7DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Avenue, 0.2km from Saith-aelwyd in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Whitford ward and the Delyn constituency.
For families considering a move, CH8 7DL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.5% year-on-year. 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 7DL are sourced from Output Area W00001830 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, CH8 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, CH8 7DL.
243
46
£ 38,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH8 7DL — age 46, 91% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH8 7DL. The average age is 45.7. 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: 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
£ 175,000
4 sales · Mean £ 164,000
Detached
£ 156,000
1 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH8 7DL has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway House0.7 km
- Halfway House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint8.2 km
- West Kirby11.2 km
- Neston12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Garage0.3 km
- Holway Garage0.3 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Lon Goed0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CH87DL · Data under Open Government Licence