Gwespyr, Holywell, CH8 9LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH8 9LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	49.1%	49.5%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	50.9%	50.5%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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 9LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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	22.5%	27.9%	5.4%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	51.9%	-4.7%	44.2%	7.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	4.1%	2.1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	8.6%	12%	3.4%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	8.2%	5.6%	-2.6%	6.1%	-0.5%

Health

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	41.9%	34.5%	-7.4%	48.4%	-13.9%
Good health	34.7%	42.2%	7.5%	33.6%	8.6%
Fair health	17.2%	18.2%	1.0%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	5.2%	3.6%	-1.6%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.1%	14%	-17.1%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	8.1%	-2.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	10.2%	-6.2%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	11.5%	7.0%	5.3%	6.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	17.9%	6.8%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	20.5%	35.3%	14.8%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	6.1%	3%	-3.1%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.6%	99.6%	1.0%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	98.3%	98.9%	0.6%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	98.9%	2.3%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	9.8%	-8.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.5%	37.2%	9.3%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is CH8 9LU dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CH8 9LU was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Llanasa and Trelawnyd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

CH8 9LU has the 7th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Llanasa and Trelawnyd and the 187th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CH8 9LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Flintshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gwespyr, Holywell, CH8 9LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH8 9LU

Average Price
£407,829

Semi-Detached
£226,719

Terraced
£562,603

Detached
£449,317

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in CH8 9LU

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
St. Winifrides School House, Holywell, Flintshire Terraced, an established residential building	£415,000	2018-09-17	£554,046
Romany, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2018-07-20	£570,102
School House, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2017-12-06	£462,290
Glasfryn, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2017-07-14	£348,068
Romany, Holywell, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2016-12-21	£342,617

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH8 9LU

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in CH8 9LU 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	14
Manufacturing	12
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gymraeg Mornant Picton Road , Picton, Penyffordd CH8 9JQ	- not rated	1,270 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gronant Nant Y Gro , Gronant LL19 9YP	- not rated	1,292 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Bryn Garth Ffynnongroew , Holywell CH8 9JA	- not rated	2,625 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Trelogan Berthengam , Treffynnon CH8 9BZ	- not rated	2,920 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Trelawnyd V.A. School London Road , Rhyl LL18 6DL	- not rated	3,525 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Masons Arms	Masons Arms, The Masons Arms		690 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CH8 9LU postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CH8 9LU