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Living in Penyffordd: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penyffordd comes out at 54/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Penyffordd most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the CH4 postcode district, Penyffordd ranks 3rd.

Against the wider CH4 district average of 61/100, that is 7 points below. Its broadband score runs 32 points above the CH4 district's 64/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CH4 postcode district.

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Penyffordd scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
51.5 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 77 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Plas-Yn-Rhos 18 crimes
  2. 2 Ffordd Las 16 crimes
  3. 3 Llys Golygfa' R Maes 13 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6.8 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital17.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryLEESWOOD SURGERY2.2 mi
GP capacity1,749 patients per GP

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

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 110 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2%Retired25.2%Student3.5%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership86.6%
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Penyffordd 0.6 mi
Buckley 1.1 mi
Hope (Flintshire) 2.2 mi
J12 M53 9 mi
J12 M53 9.2 mi
J11 M53 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £277,000 35
Detached £325,250 20
Semi-detached £222,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£183k £249k £318k £385k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Padeswood 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Higher Kinnerton 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Buckley 60 2.1 mi away ⇄
Leeswood 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hope (Flintshire) 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mynydd Isa 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hawarden 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Flintshire) 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Aston (Flintshire) 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dodleston 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
New Brighton 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Llay 55 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penyffordd a nice place to live?

Penyffordd is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd?

Penyffordd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Penyffordd?

The current median house price in Penyffordd is £277,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £325,250, semi-detached £222,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Penyffordd

CH4 61 ⇄

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