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CH8

HOLYWELL

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH8 covers HOLYWELL in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £230,334
1yr change ▲ 13.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£230,334

▲ 13.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

342 Mbps

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.

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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

£215K £223K £230K £237K £244K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

98,202

Population

67

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.

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342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about CH8 HOLYWELL

What is the average house price in CH8 HOLYWELL?
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 HOLYWELL 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 is the population of CH8 HOLYWELL?
The population of CH8 (HOLYWELL) is approximately 98,202 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CH8 HOLYWELL?
There are 14 schools in or near CH8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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