Town Pop. 236

Living in Cilcain: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cilcain is 47/100, built from 6 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 16th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the CH7 postcode district.

Against the wider CH7 district average of 54/100, that is 7 points below. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Transport (3) and lifestyle (6) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Cilcain scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
309.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 33 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 402% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 626% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Village Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 9 crimes
  3. 3 Llys Alun 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 2.768 · PM2.5 4.88 · PM10 7.794 µg/m³
82
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital13.9 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital19.2 mi
Aintree University Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust9.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryNORTH WALES3.6 mi
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
11
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.9%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership83.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
58
Council tax Flintshire · 2025-26
A £1,497
B £1,747
C £1,996
D £2,246
E £2,745
F £3,244
G £3,743
H £4,492
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Flint 6.5 mi
Buckley 7.5 mi
Penyffordd 7.8 mi
J4 M53 14 mi
J5 M53 14.1 mi
J4 M53 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cilcain in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Pantymwyn 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Gwernaffield-y-Waun 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rhydymwyn 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Gwernymynydd 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rhosesmor 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lixwm 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mold 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Soughton 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Northop 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pentre Halkyn 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
New Brighton 56 4.7 mi away ⇄
Flint Mountain 56 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cilcain a nice place to live?

Cilcain has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cilcain is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cilcain?

Cilcain is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cilcain

CH7 54 ⇄

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