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Holywell (Flintshire) vs Kinmel Bay

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Kinmel Bay is about 14% cheaper on average. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Holywell (Flintshire)

£242,592

Kinmel Bay

£211,874

Crime Rate

Holywell (Flintshire)

63.7

Kinmel Bay

83.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Holywell (Flintshire)

N/A

Kinmel Bay

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Holywell (Flintshire)

431

Kinmel Bay

437.6

EPC Rating

Holywell (Flintshire)

69.3

Kinmel Bay

68.6

Median Income

Holywell (Flintshire)

£27,910

Kinmel Bay

£27,614

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

The average house price in Kinmel Bay is £211,874, which is 14% less than Holywell (flintshire) at £242,592. The most affordable entry point in Holywell (flintshire) is a flat at £125,428, while in Kinmel Bay it is a terraced at £145,429.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 52% pricier in Holywell (flintshire) (£339,231 vs £223,689).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Kinmel Bay prices grew faster — 61% vs 38%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

With 63.7 offences per 1,000 people, Holywell (flintshire) is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Kinmel Bay's 83.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Holywell (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Kinmel Bay it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Holywell (flintshire) and Kinmel Bay. Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools and Kinmel Bay has 0 schools.

Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

Kinmel Bay School Inspection Breakdown

MetricHolywell (Flintshire)Kinmel Bay
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Kinmel Bay offers faster average downloads at 437.6 Mbps, compared to 431.0 Mbps in Holywell (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Holywell (flintshire) and 97.9% in Kinmel Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire) and 85.2% in Kinmel Bay.

Kinmel Bay is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 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 68.6 (band D) in Kinmel Bay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire) and £1,364 in Kinmel Bay. 57.6% of homes in Holywell (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Kinmel Bay.

Holywell (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire) and £27,614 in Kinmel Bay. The median age is 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire) and 47.1 in Kinmel Bay. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire) and 53.4% in Kinmel Bay. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire) versus 68.7% in Kinmel Bay.

IndicatorHolywell (Flintshire)Kinmel Bay
Population7,7419,016
Median Age45.947.1
Median Household Income£27,910£27,614
Employment Rate54.8%53.4%
Owner Occupied68.8%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified29.8%30.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Holywell (flintshire) and Kinmel Bay?
Holywell (flintshire) and Kinmel Bay are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Holywell (flintshire) or Kinmel Bay?
Kinmel Bay is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,874.
Is Holywell (flintshire) or Kinmel Bay safer?
Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Holywell (flintshire) or Kinmel Bay?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Holywell (flintshire) or Kinmel Bay?
Kinmel Bay has faster average broadband at 437.6 Mbps.

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