# Holywell, CH8 CH8 recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 3.5% for property prices and 4.8% for rental yields between 2019 and 2024. The postcode district's trajectory score of 44.4 out of 100 places it in the 19th percentile nationally, indicating average market performance. Population growth remained modest at 0.2% over the same period, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The area is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, meaning structural conditions exist for potential future change, though transformation has not yet commenced. These metrics indicate a market characterised by modest rental growth outpacing capital appreciation, with demographic and gentrification patterns remaining underdeveloped relative to national comparables.
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- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Holywell · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by demand.
Holywell (CH8) common questions
Is Holywell up and coming?
Holywell (CH8) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 83% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Holywell safe?
Holywell has a safety score of 71/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Holywell?
The average property price in Holywell (CH8) is £186k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Holywell?
The median monthly rent in Holywell (CH8) is £770 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Holywell?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Flint (CH6), Welshpool (SY21), Wirral (CH60). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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