Town Pop. 822

Living in New Brighton: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for New Brighton is 56/100, built from 7 categories. Lifestyle is where New Brighton most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the CH7 postcode district.

On lifestyle specifically, New Brighton sits 9 points above the CH7 district figure of 36/100. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. That puts New Brighton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH7 postcode district.

56
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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New Brighton scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
284.7 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 137 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 80 crimes
  2. 2 New Brighton Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Llys Fammau 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.737 · PM2.5 5.396 · PM10 8.855 µg/m³
79
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital9.2 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital16.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryURGENT PRIMARY CARE CENTR1.4 mi
GP capacity1,895 patients per GP

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

Broadband
62
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.2%Student3.7%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership83.7%
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Buckley 2.9 mi
Hawarden 3.6 mi
Penyffordd 3.7 mi
J5 M53 10.6 mi
J5 M53 11 mi
J6 M53 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in New Brighton 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

Soughton 55 0.8 mi away ⇄
Mynydd Isa 62 0.8 mi away ⇄
Mold 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Buckley 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Northop Hall 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Northop 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gwernymynydd 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gwernaffield-y-Waun 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Padeswood 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aston (Flintshire) 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rhosesmor 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rhydymwyn 53 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Brighton a nice place to live?

New Brighton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for New Brighton is 56/100, 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 New Brighton?

New Brighton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 234 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in New Brighton

CH7 54 ⇄

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