CH8 — HOLYWELL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH8 is £230,334, which is 26% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH8 cost 19.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH8 have risen 13.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£315,320	301
Semi-detached	£165,703	282
Terraced	£141,487	137
Flat	£133,886	22
All types	£230,334	801

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CH8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH8 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ysgol Bryn Garth	Other	Not inspected	mi
Greenfield C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gymraeg Mornant	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gynradd Trelogan	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Bryn Pennant C.P.	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

98,202

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH8 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH8 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CH8 — HOLYWELL

Area Summary

CH8 (HOLYWELL) offers affordable property prices (£230,334, 20% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH8?

The average house price in CH8 (HOLYWELL) is £230,334, based on 801 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.1% over the past year.

Is CH8 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH8?

There are 14 schools in or near CH8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CH8?

Council tax in CH8 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CH8?

The average broadband download speed in CH8 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in CH8 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 98,202.