Postcode Analysis Flintshire, Wales

PARK DRIVE, CH8 7DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK DRIVE, CH8 7DH.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CH8 7DH 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.

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

CH8 7DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Drive, 0.3km from Saith-aelwyd in Holywell (Flintshire). Administratively it sits within Whitford ward and the Delyn constituency.

For families considering a move, CH8 7DH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7DH are sourced from Output Area W00001830 (shared with 8 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 7DH. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,500

7 sales · Mean £ 170,285

Semi-Detached

£ 134,000

8 sales · Mean £ 133,875

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

CH8 7DH has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Halfway House0.6 km
  • Halfway House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flint8.3 km
  • West Kirby11.1 km
  • Neston12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.4 km
  • Holway Garage0.4 km
  • St Mary`s0.5 km
  • St Mary`s0.5 km
  • Deeside Tavern0.5 km