Holywell (Flintshire) vs St Asaph
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
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 WalesBuyers 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 WalesCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Holywell (Flintshire) | St Asaph |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Holywell (Flintshire) | St Asaph |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,741 | 3,483 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £26,124 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 31.4% |
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