CH8 7DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmel Road, 0.3km from Saith-aelwyd in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Whitford ward and the Delyn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 7DD are sourced from Output Area W00001830 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARMEL ROAD, CH8 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMEL ROAD, CH8 7DD.
243
46
£ 38,500 /yr
46%
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
CH8 7DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 91% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH8 7DD. The average age is 45.7. 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
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,000
Detached
£ 205,000
4 sales · Mean £ 201,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH8 7DD has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Best One0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway House0.8 km
- Halfway House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flint8.1 km
- West Kirby11.1 km
- Neston12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Garage0.2 km
- Holway Garage0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Lon Goed0.4 km
- Moor Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH87DD · Data under Open Government Licence