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Living in Rhydymwyn: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rhydymwyn is 53/100, built from 6 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 77/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the CH7 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 24 points above the CH7 district's 53/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Rhydymwyn scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
281.9 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 33 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Village Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 9 crimes
  3. 3 Llys Alun 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 3.31 · PM2.5 5.141 · PM10 8.709 µg/m³
80
Green Space 62
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital11.9 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital17.4 mi
Aintree University Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust8.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryURGENT PRIMARY CARE CENTR2.4 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.9%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership83.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
58
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
3
Flint 4.6 mi
Buckley 6 mi
Shotton 6.6 mi
J5 M53 12.1 mi
J4 M53 12.2 mi
J4 M53 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rhydymwyn 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

Rhosesmor 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pantymwyn 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Gwernaffield-y-Waun 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cilcain 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Soughton 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Northop 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gwernymynydd 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mold 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Flint Mountain 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
New Brighton 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pentre Halkyn 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lixwm 52 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhydymwyn a nice place to live?

Rhydymwyn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rhydymwyn is 53/100, 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 Rhydymwyn?

Rhydymwyn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rhydymwyn

CH7 54 ⇄

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