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Living in Pentre Halkyn: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pentre Halkyn scores 54/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 41/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CH8 postcode district.

Against the wider CH8 district average of 48/100, that is 6 points above. On healthcare specifically, Pentre Halkyn sits 11 points below the CH8 district figure of 52/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88) and broadband (81). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH8 postcode district.

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Pentre Halkyn scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
104.7 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 40 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lon-Y-Fron 20 crimes
  2. 2 Hafod-Y-Bryn 10 crimes
  3. 3 Cae Helyg 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³
77
Green Space 83
Parks Adequate 2
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
41
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital12.2 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital14.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust6.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryPANTON SURGERY2.1 mi
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

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

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.8%Student3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary25.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership81.2%
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
7
Flint 2.8 mi
Neston 6.6 mi
Shotton 7 mi
J4 M53 9.9 mi
J4 M53 9.9 mi
J3 M53 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £207,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£173k £202k £233k £262k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Lixwm 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bagillt 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Flintshire) 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rhosesmor 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Flint 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Flint Mountain 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Flintshire) 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rhydymwyn 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Northop 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gorsedd 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Caerwys 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cilcain 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pentre Halkyn a nice place to live?

Pentre Halkyn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pentre Halkyn is 54/100, 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 Pentre Halkyn?

Pentre Halkyn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pentre Halkyn?

The current median house price in Pentre Halkyn is £207,500, around 27% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Pentre Halkyn

CH8 48 ⇄

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