Affluence in CH8 7XX
How CH8 7XX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Holywell & Bagillt
- Council
- Flintshire
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,510 (2024)
CH8 7XXHolywell
How well off CH8 7XX is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CH8 7XX area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Living environment4.0
- Community safety4.0
- Housing5.0
- Access to services6.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across Wales, 51.9% of adults are in work; the CH8 7XX area is broadly in line with that, at 48.9%. 22.6% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH8 7XX area is less than half that, at 14.7%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH8 7XX area is well below that, at 19.3%. 28.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH8 7XX sits in (Holywell & Bagillt): about 1,510 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.