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Living in Pen-y-ffordd: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pen-y-ffordd scores 47/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 31/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CH8 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the CH8 district's 53/100. Also scoring 80 or better: environment (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: CH8 postcode district.

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Pen-y-ffordd scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
31
435.7 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 111 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 378% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 411% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 78 crimes
  2. 2 Maes Y Wennol 15 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.846 · PM2.5 4.791 · PM10 7.619 µg/m³
82
Green Space 77
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital15 mi
Aintree University Hospital17.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital18.3 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryPARK HOUSE SURGERY3.9 mi
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP

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

Broadband
86
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed3.6%Retired29.4%Student3.1%Other inactive15.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.7%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary36.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70%
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
18
Prestatyn 4.3 mi
West Kirby 6 mi
Hoylake 6.8 mi
J2A M53 9.6 mi
J2 M53 10.1 mi
J3 M53 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pen-y-ffordd 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 0.3 mi away ⇄
Trelogan 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Talacre 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gwespyr 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mostyn 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gronant 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gorsedd 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Prestatyn 60 4.4 mi away ⇄
Meliden 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Flintshire) 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dyserth 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Flintshire) 0 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pen-y-ffordd a nice place to live?

Pen-y-ffordd has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pen-y-ffordd is 47/100, 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 Pen-y-ffordd?

Pen-y-ffordd has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pen-y-ffordd

CH8 48 ⇄

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