Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

PRINCE OF WALES AVENUE, CH8 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE OF WALES AVENUE, CH8 7BJ.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH8 7BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CH8 7BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CH8 7BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prince Of Wales Avenue, 0.3km from Pen-y-maes in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell East ward and the Delyn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH8 7BJ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. 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 7BJ are sourced from Output Area W00001638 (shared with 6 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 7BJ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 182,000

5 sales · Mean £ 179,400

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

CH8 7BJ has low crime rates — 30 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Holywell Town FC0.8 km
  • Hole in the Wall Kiosk0.6 km
  • Holywell Kebab0.9 km
  • Siop Sgod a Sglod M L Davies0.7 km
  • Talk of the Town0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • A Roberts Newsagent0.8 km
  • Dannys Family Butchers0.7 km
  • Direct Video & Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Flintshire Foodbank0.5 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • St Winefride's Guest House0.9 km
  • St Winefride's Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boar's Head0.8 km
  • Feathers Inn0.9 km
  • The Market Cross0.8 km
  • Feathers Inn0.9 km
  • Boar's Head0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Bake a Wish0.7 km
  • Holywell Area Community Museum0.8 km
  • KIM Inspire0.8 km
  • Marmalade0.8 km
  • Hungry Cow0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flint6.0 km
  • Neston10.0 km
  • Heswall10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Abbots Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Nant-y-Coed0.1 km
  • Nant-y-Coed0.1 km
  • John Henry Court0.1 km