CH8 7BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sealand Avenue, 0.2km from Pen-y-maes in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell East ward and the Delyn constituency.
For families considering a move, CH8 7BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £188k, down 16.0% 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 7BU are sourced from Output Area W00001640 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEALAND AVENUE, CH8 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEALAND AVENUE, CH8 7BU.
278
45
£ 35,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH8 7BU 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.
Area Character
CH8 7BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH8 7BU. 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
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
£ 187,000
5 sales · Mean £ 174,600
Detached
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH8 7BU 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Holywell Town FC0.8 km
- Hole in the Wall Kiosk0.7 km
- Holywell Kebab1.0 km
- Siop Sgod a Sglod M L Davies0.8 km
- Talk of the Town0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- A Roberts Newsagent0.9 km
- Dannys Family Butchers0.8 km
- Direct Video & Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Flintshire Foodbank0.5 km
- Go Local0.8 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Boar's Head0.9 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
- Boar's Head0.9 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bake a Wish0.8 km
- Holywell Area Community Museum0.8 km
- KIM Inspire0.9 km
- Marmalade0.9 km
- Hungry Cow0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint5.8 km
- Neston9.9 km
- Heswall10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Abbots Arms Hotel0.1 km
- Abbots Arms Hotel0.1 km
- John Henry Court0.1 km
- John Henry Court0.1 km
- Nant-y-Coed0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH87BU · Data under Open Government Licence