Bagillt vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bagillt is about 3% cheaper on average. Bagillt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagillt
£235,651
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Bagillt
63.4
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagillt
N/A
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bagillt
461.4
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Bagillt
71.1
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Bagillt
£30,594
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Bagillt more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £235,651 versus £242,592 in Holywell (flintshire). The most affordable entry point in Bagillt is a terraced at £132,875, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Holywell (flintshire) (£339,231 vs £256,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagillt prices grew faster — 85% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bagillt (63.4 per 1,000) compared to Holywell (flintshire) (63.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bagillt is violent-crime, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bagillt and Holywell (flintshire). Bagillt has 0 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Bagillt School Inspection Breakdown
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bagillt | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bagillt enjoy 461.4 Mbps on average, while Holywell (flintshire) lags behind at 431.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bagillt and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Bagillt and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Bagillt is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (461 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagillt is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Holywell (flintshire)'s band D (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Bagillt and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 65.1% of homes in Bagillt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
Bagillt has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagillt has a population of 5,943 while Holywell (flintshire) has 7,741. Median household income is £30,594 in Bagillt and £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire). The median age is 44.9 in Bagillt and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bagillt and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Bagillt | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.8% |
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