Birkenhead vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birkenhead is about 36% cheaper on average. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Birkenhead
£154,135
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Birkenhead
69.9
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birkenhead
72.4%
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Birkenhead
480.6
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Birkenhead
68.2
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Birkenhead
£31,125
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Birkenhead is £154,135, which is 36% less than Holywell (flintshire) at £242,592. The most affordable entry point in Birkenhead is a flat at £95,518, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Holywell (flintshire) (£125,428 vs £95,518).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holywell (flintshire) prices grew faster — 38% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 63.7 offences per 1,000 people, Holywell (flintshire) is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Birkenhead's 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and Holywell (flintshire). Birkenhead has 38 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Birkenhead School Inspection Breakdown
72.4% of 38 schools (31 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Birkenhead | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 0 |
| Primary | 31 | 0 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 72.4% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birkenhead offers faster average downloads at 480.6 Mbps, compared to 431.0 Mbps in Holywell (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Birkenhead and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 95.4% in Birkenhead and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Birkenhead is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (481 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holywell (flintshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band D) versus 68.2 (band C) in Birkenhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,226 in Birkenhead and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 53.7% of homes in Birkenhead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
Holywell (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,125 in Birkenhead and £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire). The median age is 45.4 in Birkenhead and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Birkenhead and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Birkenhead versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Birkenhead | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,854 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,125 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 29.8% |
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