Town Pop. 4,332

Living in Hope (Flintshire): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hope (Flintshire) comes out at 57/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Hope (Flintshire) most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the LL12 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 14 points below the LL12 district's 67/100. Broadband (84) and safety (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (22) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LL12 postcode district.

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Hope (Flintshire) scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

118.2 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 223 crimes

↑ 55% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Public order 52 crimes

↑ 85% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes

↑ 69% above national average

Drugs 25 crimes

↑ 76% above national average

other 75 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Miners Park 67 crimes
2 Sports/Recreation Area 23 crimes
3 B5373 20 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³

Green Space 69

Parks Adequate 3

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital8.1 mi

Royal Liverpool University Hospital19.9 mi

Leighton Hospital22.4 mi

Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs61%

2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km

GP capacity1,833 patients per GP

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

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)91%

available across Flintshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 155 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate57.6%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.9%Student3.8%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary27.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership78.9%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

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 Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Caergwrle 0 mi

Hope (Flintshire) 0.6 mi

Cefn-y-Bedd 0.7 mi

J12 M53 10.4 mi

J11 M53 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 4

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Adequate 6

Takeaways Some 2

Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£200,000	34
Detached	£325,000	13
Semi-detached	£190,000	10
Terraced	£165,000	11

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hope (Flintshire) a nice place to live?

Hope (Flintshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hope (Flintshire) is 57/100, 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 Hope (Flintshire)?

Hope (Flintshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 512 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Hope (Flintshire)?

The current median house price in Hope (Flintshire) is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £325,000, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Hope (Flintshire)

LL12 54 ⇄

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