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Holywell (Flintshire) vs St Asaph

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Holywell (flintshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Holywell (Flintshire)

£242,592

St Asaph

£284,340

Crime Rate

Holywell (Flintshire)

63.7

St Asaph

95.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Holywell (Flintshire)

N/A

St Asaph

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Holywell (Flintshire)

431

St Asaph

293.2

EPC Rating

Holywell (Flintshire)

69.3

St Asaph

67.4

Median Income

Holywell (Flintshire)

£27,910

St Asaph

£26,124

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Buyers will find Holywell (flintshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,592 versus £284,340 in St Asaph. The most affordable entry point in Holywell (flintshire) is a flat at £125,428, while in St Asaph it is a flat at £147,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in St Asaph (£147,500 vs £125,428).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Holywell (flintshire) prices grew faster — 38% vs 28%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime is lower in Holywell (flintshire) (63.7 per 1,000) compared to St Asaph (95.6 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Holywell (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in St Asaph 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 St Asaph. Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools and St Asaph has 0 schools.

Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

St Asaph School Inspection Breakdown

MetricHolywell (Flintshire)St Asaph
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Holywell (flintshire) enjoy 431.0 Mbps on average, while St Asaph lags behind at 293.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Holywell (flintshire) and 83% in St Asaph. Gigabit availability stands at 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire) and 52.7% in St Asaph.

Holywell (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (431 vs 293 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Holywell (flintshire) is band D (score 69.3), ahead of St Asaph's band D (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire) and £1,436 in St Asaph. 57.6% of homes in Holywell (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in St Asaph.

Holywell (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Holywell (flintshire) has a population of 7,741 while St Asaph has 3,483. Median household income is £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire) and £26,124 in St Asaph. The median age is 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire) and 48.2 in St Asaph. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire) and 51.2% in St Asaph.

IndicatorHolywell (Flintshire)St Asaph
Population7,7413,483
Median Age45.948.2
Median Household Income£27,910£26,124
Employment Rate54.8%51.2%
Owner Occupied68.8%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified29.8%31.4%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Holywell (flintshire) and St Asaph?
Holywell (flintshire) and St Asaph are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Holywell (flintshire) or St Asaph?
Holywell (flintshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £242,592.
Is Holywell (flintshire) or St Asaph safer?
Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Holywell (flintshire) or St Asaph?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Holywell (flintshire) or St Asaph?
Holywell (flintshire) has faster average broadband at 431.0 Mbps.

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