CH8 7BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penymaes Gardens, 0.2km from Strand Park in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell East ward and the Delyn constituency.
For families considering a move, CH8 7BL 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, 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 7BL are sourced from Output Area W00001641 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENYMAES GARDENS, CH8 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENYMAES GARDENS, CH8 7BL.
345
42
£ 35,800 /yr
49%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH8 7BL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH8 7BL. The average age is 42.2. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
8 sales · Mean £ 120,993
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH8 7BL is moderate at 54 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
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Treffynnon Service Station0.9 km
- A Roberts Newsagent0.5 km
- Dannys Family Butchers0.5 km
- Direct Video & Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Flintshire Foodbank0.2 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Holywell Town FC0.5 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.9 km
- Hole in the Wall Kiosk0.3 km
- Holywell Kebab0.6 km
- Siop Sgod a Sglod M L Davies0.4 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- St Winefride's Guest House0.7 km
- St Winefride's Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boar's Head0.5 km
- Feathers Inn0.7 km
- The Market Cross0.6 km
- Feathers Inn0.7 km
- Boar's Head0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bake a Wish0.4 km
- Holywell Area Community Museum0.5 km
- KIM Inspire0.5 km
- Marmalade0.5 km
- Raj Mahal0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint6.0 km
- Neston10.2 km
- Heswall11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pen-y-maes Gardens0.1 km
- Abbots Walk Entrance0.1 km
- Nant-y-Coed0.2 km
- Nant-y-Coed0.3 km
- Abbots Arms Hotel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH87BL · Data under Open Government Licence