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CH8 8RL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Low crime rate2.4/10

Other TheftViolence And Sexual Offences

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10Wales
Median sold price£170kCH8 sample - 43 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area98.3%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian other, asian indian
Immediate area1.9%Average for Wales
Main religionChristian
Immediate area50%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area123Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area56.4%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area71.4%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area80.8%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied71.4% dominant

Owned71.4%
Private rent17%
Social rent10.9%

About CH8 8RL: area rating, property, schools and local change

CH8 8RL is a postcode in Brynford and Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CH8 8RL, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CH8 8RL are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CH8 8RL is based on Denbighshire 008 Census 2021. It covers 6,660 residents, 123 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.

For property prices near CH8 8RL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CH8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 43 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CH8 8RL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CH8 8RL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about CH8 8RL

Is CH8 8RL a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CH8 8RL?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What demographics are available for CH8 8RL?

LocaleIQ matched CH8 8RL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CH8 8RL?

The latest median sold price is £170k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CH8 8RL?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.