Whitford Street is in Holywell and in Delyn district. CH8 7NJ is located in the Holywell Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitford Street, Holywell, CH8 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH8 7NF, CH8 7NG, CH8 7QY, CH8 7NL, CH8 7ND, CH8 7LR, CH8 7JL, CH8 7NZ, CH8 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH8 7NJ is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 46.1% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 45.6% | 53.9% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 | 26.7% | 31.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 27.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 24.1% | 17.1% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
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 (59.2%) 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 | 28.2% | 21.8% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -26.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 25.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 CH8 7NJ this area, 34.3% 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 | 45.5% | 34.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 12% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 16.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 15.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.4% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 96.1% | 92.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitford Street was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% higher than the Bagillt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitford Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bagillt and the 118th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afallon Whitford Street, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-05-20 | £259,835 |
| 5 - 7 Whitford Street, Holywell, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-12-20 | £70,294 |
| Gerddi Beuno Whitford Street, Holywell, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-06-03 | £348,995 |
| Gerddi Beuno Whitford Street, Holywell, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-06-23 | £358,659 |
| Greengates, 46 Whitford Street, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-03-03 | £298,421 |
CH8 7NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH8 7NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gwenffrwd Stryd Chwitffordd , Treffynnon CH8 7NJ | - not rated | 51 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Winefrides R.C. School Whitford Street , Holywell CH8 7NJ | - not rated | 100 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Treffynnon The Strand , Holywell CH8 7AW | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynford C.P. School Brynford , Holywell CH8 8AD | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenfield C.P. School Fulbrooke , Greenfield CH8 7JW | - not rated | 1,747 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENGAL BALTI | BENGAL BALTI, 1 Whitford Street | 238 yd | |
| Kassidy's | Kassidys, Exchange House | 275 yd | |
| Marmalade | Marmalade, 31a High Street | 377 yd | |
| Rosiez Cafe | Rosiez Cafe, Holywell Leisure Centre | 479 yd | |
| Bella's Diner | Bellas Diner, 79 High Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Wine Vaults | Old Wine Vaults, The Old Wine Vaults | 245 yd | |
| Feathers Inn | Feathers Inn, Whitford Street | 246 yd | |
| The Market Cross | The Market Cross, 9-11 High Street | 304 yd | |
| Boar's Head | Boars Head, The Boars Head | 363 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, Greenfield Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Chicken | Cheeky Chicken, Cheeky Chicken And Pizza Utica House | 211 yd | |
| Great Wall | Great Wall, The Great Wall | 212 yd | |
| Maggies Takeaway Ltd | Maggies Takeaway Ltd, 4 Pen Y Ball Street | 252 yd | |
| Holywell Kebab | Holywell Kebab, 5-7 Cross Street | 262 yd | |
| Talk of the Town | Talk of the Town, 1-3 High Street | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 20-22 High Street | 326 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Tesco Store | 327 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Coleshill Street | 706 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.