Town Pop. 12,538

Living in Flint: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Flint scores 50/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 34/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 5 scored places in the CH6 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Flint in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CH6 postcode district.

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Flint scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CH6 5AB CH6 6AA CH6 9BL CH6 CH8

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
133.9 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 567 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 356 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Shoplifting 308 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 129 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 82 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 237 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Earl Street 310 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 177 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 50 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital8.9 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital12.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital16.7 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
3 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

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

Broadband
76
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 266 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed3.3%Retired23.1%Student3.3%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.3%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary41.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership65.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
64
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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Flint 0.3 mi
Neston 4.4 mi
Shotton 4.6 mi
J4 M53 7.9 mi
J4 M53 8 mi
J5 M53 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £171,250 78
Detached £265,000 21
Semi-detached £160,000 37
Terraced £163,250 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£120k £185k £251k £316k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Flint Mountain 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Northop 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pentre Halkyn 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bagillt 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rhosesmor 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Connah's Quay 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Northop Hall 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Flintshire) 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Soughton 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Flintshire) 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rhydymwyn 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 62 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flint a nice place to live?

Flint is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Flint is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Flint?

Flint has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 1,679 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Flint?

The current median house price in Flint is £171,250, around 40% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £265,000, semi-detached £160,000, terraced £163,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 78 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Flint

CH6 50 ⇄
CH8 48 ⇄

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