CH8 9JS is in Gwespyr, Holywell and Delyn district. CH8 9JS is located in the Llanasa and Trelawnyd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Delyn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwespyr, Holywell, CH8 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH8 9JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH8 9JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 25.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 56.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 43.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 19.2% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 4.2% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 18.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 17.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 30.9% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CH8 9JS was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Llanasa and Trelawnyd average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
CH8 9JS has the lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Llanasa and Trelawnyd and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Views, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-09-08 | £450,000 |
| Mor Awel, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2023-10-09 | £371,181 |
| Woodlands, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-22 | £368,782 |
| Wilaton, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-18 | £274,462 |
| Shell House, Holywell, Flintshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-04-26 | £158,129 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CH8 9JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gronant Nant Y Gro , Gronant LL19 9YP | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Mornant Picton Road , Picton, Penyffordd CH8 9JQ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Garth Ffynnongroew , Holywell CH8 9JA | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Trelogan Berthengam , Treffynnon CH8 9BZ | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelawnyd V.A. School London Road , Rhyl LL18 6DL | - not rated | 4,623 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amber Coffee House | The Amber Coffee House, The Lodge Inn | 225 yd | |
| The Mane Place Cafe | The Mane Place Cafe, Maes y Coed Farm | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, The Masons Arms | 552 yd | |
| Bells of St Marys | Bells of St Marys, Bells Of St Marys | 919 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.5% |
| Median download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.