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Living in Mostyn: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mostyn is 48/100, built from 6 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 23/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Mostyn places 8th of 12 in the CH8 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Mostyn sits 45 points above the CH8 district figure of 53/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (17) and transport (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH8 postcode district.

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Mostyn scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
248.2 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 120 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ygerddi 37 crimes
  2. 2 Hafod-Y-Ddol Road 32 crimes
  3. 3 Ffordd Pandarus 23 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.995 · PM2.5 4.95 · PM10 8.18 µg/m³
80
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital13.6 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital15.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryPENNANT SURGERY3.2 mi
GP capacity1,532 patients per GP

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

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed3.5%Retired21.5%Student3.8%Other inactive17%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.2%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary40.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership57.8%
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
28
West Kirby 5.2 mi
Hoylake 6.3 mi
Prestatyn 6.3 mi
J2A M53 8.6 mi
J3 M53 8.6 mi
J3 M53 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mostyn 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

Ffynnongroyw 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-ffordd 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gorsedd 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trelogan 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Flintshire) 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Flintshire) 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Talacre 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gwespyr 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bagillt 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gronant 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Caerwys 55 5.1 mi away ⇄
Caldy 55 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mostyn a nice place to live?

Mostyn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mostyn is 48/100, 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 Mostyn?

Crime levels in Mostyn are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 243 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Mostyn

CH8 48 ⇄

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