Bebington vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bebington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £219,276, Bebington undercuts Holywell (flintshire) (£242,592) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 34% pricier in Bebington (£238,044 vs £177,029).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holywell (flintshire) prices grew faster — 38% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHolywell (flintshire) has a crime rate of 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Bebington at 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington 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 North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bebington and Holywell (flintshire). Bebington has 23 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bebington | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 0 |
| Primary | 18 | 0 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bebington averages 474.9 Mbps – ahead of Holywell (flintshire)'s 431.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Bebington is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (475 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bebington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Holywell (flintshire) averages 69.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
Bebington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire). The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Bebington | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.8% |
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