Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

HAFAN DEG, CH8 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAFAN DEG, CH8 7DB.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH8 7DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH8 7DB — age 39, 76% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

CH8 7DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hafan Deg, 0.4km from Holway in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Holywell West ward and the Delyn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.9% 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 7DB are sourced from Output Area W00001644 (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 7DB. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 118,750

12 sales · Mean £ 117,875

Terraced

£ 119,000

5 sales · Mean £ 108,100

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

Crime around CH8 7DB is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Best One0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • Best One0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flint7.9 km
  • West Kirby10.9 km
  • Neston11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lon Goed0.1 km
  • Moor Lane0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Holway Garage0.2 km
  • Garage0.3 km