Town Pop. 13,657

Living in Hawarden: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hawarden scores 61/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 69/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the CH5 postcode district, Hawarden ranks 2nd. Notably, nothing falls below 48/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Against the wider CH5 district average of 52/100, that is 9 points above. For the surrounding area, see CH5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
100 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 534 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 268 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Shoplifting 133 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 97 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 94 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 240 crimes
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 105 crimes
  2. 2 Dee View 60 crimes
  3. 3 North Street 54 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 40
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
65
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital3.6 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital13.9 mi
Aintree University Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
2 GP surgeries in area 12 within 4km
GP capacity1,749 patients per GP

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

Broadband
73
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 349 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.4%Student3.5%Other inactive9.4%
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary28.9%
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.5%
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
51
Hawarden 0.5 mi
Shotton 1.5 mi
Hawarden Bridge 1.8 mi
J12 M53 7.3 mi
J12 M53 7.6 mi
J11 M53 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 83
Takeaways Ample 17
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 73
Detached £342,500 28
Semi-detached £199,500 22
Terraced £160,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£113k £203k £296k £386k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hawarden a nice place to live?

Hawarden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hawarden is 61/100, 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 Hawarden?

Hawarden has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 1,366 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Hawarden?

The current median house price in Hawarden is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £342,500, semi-detached £199,500, terraced £160,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 73 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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