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Living in Northop: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northop scores 51/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the CH7 postcode district, Northop ranks 10th.

On broadband specifically, Northop sits 39 points above the CH7 district figure of 53/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (8), healthcare (9) and lifestyle (24). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH7 postcode district.

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Northop scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 8 crimes
  2. 2 Badgers Court 7 crimes
  3. 3 Brook Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 81
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital9.2 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital15.3 mi
Aintree University Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryALLT GOCH MEDICAL CENTRE2.5 mi
GP capacity1,870 patients per GP

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

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired34%Student4.4%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership79.6%
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
Flint 2.7 mi
Shotton 4.1 mi
Hawarden Bridge 4.4 mi
J5 M53 9.6 mi
J4 M53 9.9 mi
J5 M53 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Northop 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

Flint Mountain 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Soughton 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rhosesmor 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Northop Hall 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
New Brighton 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Flint 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rhydymwyn 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Mynydd Isa 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Connah's Quay 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mold 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pentre Halkyn 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gwernaffield-y-Waun 48 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northop a nice place to live?

Northop is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Northop is 51/100, 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 Northop?

Northop is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Northop

CH7 54 ⇄

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