Holywell Street is in Flint and in Flintshire district. CH6 5NS is located in the Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holywell Street, Flint, CH6 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH6 5ES, CH6 5NT, CH6 5ER, CH6 5NW, CH6 5AH, CH6 5NN, CH6 5AL, CH6 5LA, CH6 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH6 5NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 29.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 19.5% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 19% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 17.7% |
| Widowed | 24% | 21.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (46.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 21.3% | 18.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -30.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 29.9% | 31% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 14.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CH6 5NS this area, 45.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57% | 45.4% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 27.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 15.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.1% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 92.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Street was 904.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 396.8% higher than the Flint: Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Holywell Street has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Flint: Castle and the 2nd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 204.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 8 Holywell Street, Flint, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-07-20 | £127,228 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CH6 5NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd C.P. School Prince of Wales Avenue , Flint CH6 5NF | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Croes Atti Chester Road , CH6 5DU | - not rated | 943 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cornist Park C.P. School Ffordd yr Ysgol , CH6 5ET | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Ffordd Llewelyn , Pen Goch CH6 5JZ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Richard Gwyn Roman Catholic High School Albert Avenue , CH6 5JZ | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Jade Jones Pavilion | Cafe at Jade Jones Pavilion, Flint Pavillion Sports Centre | 113 yd | |
| The Old Court House Cafe | The Old Court House Cafe, 34 Church Street | 168 yd | |
| River Dee Community Church | River Dee Community Church, River Dee Community Church Kings Centre | 196 yd | |
| Thai Dee | Thai Dee, 8 Chester Street | 202 yd | |
| Likya Steak Grill Wine | Likya Steak Grill Wine, 13-15 Chester Street | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Hotel | The Ship Hotel, Ship Hotel | 49 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | The George & Dragon, 60 Church Street | 169 yd | |
| Dee Inn | Dee Inn, 1 Chester Street | 178 yd | |
| Flint Town United F.C | Flint Town United F.C, Flint Town F.C | 256 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | Swan Hotel, The Swan Hotel | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harun's | Haruns, 18 Church Street | 123 yd | |
| The Fry Inn | The Fry Inn, 4 Market Square | 130 yd | |
| Hothouse | Hothouse, 1 Chester Street | 178 yd | |
| Pizza Magic 8 | Pizza Magic 8, 2 Chester Street | 184 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 10 Chester Street | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd | 249 yd | |
| Asda Flint | Asda Flint, Asda | 322 yd | |
| Aldi Flint | Aldi Flint, 55-57 Chester Street | 369 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Food Warehouse, Unit 3 Flintshire Retail Park | 420 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Unit M Flintshire Retail Park | 420 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.