Town Pop. 256

Living in Gorsedd: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gorsedd scores 52/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Gorsedd places 5th of 12 in the CH8 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Gorsedd sits 42 points above the CH8 district figure of 53/100. Safety (93) and environment (83) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (8), healthcare (14) and lifestyle (21). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Gorsedd scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
281.3 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 30 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 301% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  2. 2 Tan Y Lloc Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Whitford Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 3.634 · PM2.5 5.004 · PM10 8.12 µg/m³
81
Green Space 86
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital15.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital16 mi
Aintree University Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust7.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryPENNANT SURGERY2.3 mi
GP capacity1,604 patients per GP

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

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.3%Student2.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership87.4%
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Flint 6.2 mi
Prestatyn 6.8 mi
West Kirby 7.5 mi
J3 M53 10.3 mi
J3 M53 10.6 mi
J2A M53 10.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
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 Gorsedd 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

Holywell (Flintshire) 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mostyn 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Caerwys 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trelogan 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Flintshire) 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-ffordd 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lixwm 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bagillt 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ffynnongroyw 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pentre Halkyn 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Talacre 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Gwespyr 38 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorsedd a nice place to live?

Gorsedd is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gorsedd is 52/100, 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 Gorsedd?

Gorsedd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Gorsedd

CH8 48 ⇄

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