Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

MYRTLE LANE, CH8 7BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRTLE LANE, CH8 7BT.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH8 7BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH8 7BT spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH8, CH8 7BT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k. 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 7BT are sourced from Output Area W00001640 (shared with 9 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 7BT. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 307,000

1 sales · Mean £ 307,000

Semi-Detached

£ 247,000

1 sales · Mean £ 247,000

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

CH8 7BT has low crime rates — 22 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

36 nearby
  • A Roberts Newsagent0.8 km
  • Dannys Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Direct Video & Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Flintshire Foodbank0.4 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • St Winefride's Guest House1.0 km
  • St Winefride's Guest House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boar's Head0.8 km
  • Feathers Inn0.9 km
  • The Market Cross0.9 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
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flint5.8 km
  • Neston10.0 km
  • Heswall11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Abbots Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • John Henry Court0.2 km
  • John Henry Court0.2 km
  • Nant-y-Coed0.2 km