CH8 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 7BQ 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area W00001639 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH8 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH8 7BQ.
267
38
£ 35,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH8 7BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH8 7BQ has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH8 7BQ. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH8 7BQ has low crime rates — 37 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Holywell Town FC0.9 km
- Hole in the Wall Kiosk0.7 km
- Holywell Kebab0.8 km
- Siop Sgod a Sglod M L Davies0.7 km
- Talk of the Town0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
38 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
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- St Winefride's Guest House0.8 km
- St Winefride's Guest House0.8 km
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, Cafe
18 nearby- Bake a Wish0.7 km
- Holywell Area Community Museum0.8 km
- KIM Inspire0.9 km
- Marmalade0.8 km
- Hungry Cow0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint6.1 km
- Neston10.0 km
- West Kirby10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nant-y-Coed0.2 km
- Nant-y-Coed0.2 km
- Abbots Arms Hotel0.2 km
- John Henry Court0.3 km
- Abbots Arms Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH87BQ · Data under Open Government Licence