Town Pop. 1,814

Living in Leeswood: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leeswood comes out at 49/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the CH7 postcode district, Leeswood ranks 12th.

The CH7 district averages 54/100, putting Leeswood 5 points below its own postcode area. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (8), lifestyle (13) and healthcare (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: CH7 postcode district.

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Leeswood scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
120.7 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 92 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glasdir 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bro Brwynog 11 crimes
  3. 3 Llys Celyn 10 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.923 · PM2.5 5.169 · PM10 8.483 µg/m³
80
Green Space 39
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital9.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital19.5 mi
Aintree University Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,749 patients per GP

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

Broadband
67
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.9%Student4.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.6%
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
8
Penyffordd 1.8 mi
Hope (Flintshire) 2.5 mi
Buckley 2.7 mi
J12 M53 11.4 mi
J12 M53 11.5 mi
J11 M53 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £135,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£137k £156k £176k £196k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Treuddyn 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Padeswood 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penyffordd 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Buckley 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mynydd Isa 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hope (Flintshire) 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mold 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
New Brighton 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Higher Kinnerton 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gwernymynydd 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bwlchgwyn 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Soughton 55 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leeswood a nice place to live?

Leeswood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leeswood is 49/100, 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 Leeswood?

Leeswood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 219 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Leeswood?

The current median house price in Leeswood is £135,000, around 53% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Postcode districts in Leeswood

CH7 54 ⇄

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