Flint vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Flint offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Flint has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Flint
£192,308
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Flint
63.6
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Flint
N/A
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Flint
461.4
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Flint
71.1
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Flint
£30,594
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Flint is £192,308, which is 21% less than Holywell (flintshire) at £242,592. The most affordable entry point in Flint is a terraced at £144,837, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Holywell (flintshire) (£339,231 vs £270,141).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holywell (flintshire) prices grew faster — 38% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.6 offences per 1,000 people, Flint is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Holywell (flintshire)'s 63.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Flint 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 Flint and Holywell (flintshire). Flint has 0 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Flint School Inspection Breakdown
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Flint | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Flint offers faster average downloads at 461.4 Mbps, compared to 431.0 Mbps in Holywell (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Flint and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Flint and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Flint is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (461 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Flint are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.3 (band D) in Holywell (flintshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Flint and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 65.1% of homes in Flint have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
Flint has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,594 in Flint and £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire). The median age is 44.9 in Flint and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Flint and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Flint versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Flint | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,776 | 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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