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Living in Rhosesmor: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rhosesmor comes out at 48/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 64/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the CH7 postcode district. Against the wider CH7 district average of 54/100, that is 6 points below. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH7 postcode district.

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Rhosesmor scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
215.1 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 29 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pen Lan Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Jubilee Drive 12 crimes
  3. 3 Cae'R Rhos 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
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 departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital11.5 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital16.3 mi
Aintree University Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust7.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryURGENT PRIMARY CARE CENTR2.9 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.8%Student3.5%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership81.1%
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
4
Flint 3.5 mi
Shotton 5.9 mi
Buckley 6 mi
J4 M53 11.1 mi
J5 M53 11.1 mi
J4 M53 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Rhosesmor 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

Rhydymwyn 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Northop 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Flint Mountain 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Soughton 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gwernaffield-y-Waun 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pantymwyn 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pentre Halkyn 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cilcain 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
New Brighton 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lixwm 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Flint 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mold 51 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhosesmor a nice place to live?

Rhosesmor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rhosesmor is 48/100, 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 Rhosesmor?

Rhosesmor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rhosesmor

CH7 54 ⇄

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