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Living in Holywell (Flintshire)

Holywell (Flintshire) is a city in the United Kingdom, with a population of 7,735 in March 2021. Owner occupation accounted for 65.2% of homes in March 2021. The employment rate was 54.4% in March 2021. In 2025, annual PM2.5 was 5.39 µg/m³. The city covered 2.7 km² in December 2022. Population density was 2,868.1 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 90.9%.

Higher unemployment than 68% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and cleaner air than 91% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Holywell (Flintshire)?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Holywell (Flintshire).Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Holywell (Flintshire) yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,360 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Holywell (Flintshire)?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk10

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Holywell (Flintshire) is 4.0%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–6Holywell (Flintshire) 4.0%49 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability90.86 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate54.4 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.54 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,813 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk11Official
Unemployment rate4 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2025www.nomisweb.co.uk10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Holywell (Flintshire). The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Holywell (Flintshire). Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools5 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHolywell (Flintshire) highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Holywell (Flintshire) highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents4,370 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents310.3 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 4.66 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 9.2 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Holywell (Flintshire)?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.4 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.39 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration6
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Holywell (Flintshire) annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.4PM2.515409.2PM1010404.7NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Holywell (Flintshire) is 5.4 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6Holywell (Flintshire) 5.4448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean4.66 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration4Official
PM10 — annual mean9.19 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration5Official
PM2.5 — annual mean5.39 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration6Official

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Cam7,730 residentsAshley (New Forest)7,725 residentsGodmanchester7,715 residentsClowne7,760 residentsPartington7,710 residentsBerechurch7,705 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Holywell (Flintshire)?

The published population was 7,735 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Holywell (Flintshire) residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.7%Foreign residents 5.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area2.7 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area2.7 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.2Official
Foreign residents410 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.3Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents5.17 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents6.46 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density2,868 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk3Official · built-up-area figure
Population7,735 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3Official

Is Holywell (Flintshire) a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Student58%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 46–70%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Retirement61%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 48–74%
Foreign residents410 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population7,735 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings3,360 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability90.86 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate54.4 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.54 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes65.18 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices4 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad5.3 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age43 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Holywell (Flintshire) under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Holywell (Flintshire)?

The published population was 7,735 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Holywell (Flintshire)?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.4 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Holywell (Flintshire)?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk.

What is the typical salary around Holywell (Flintshire)?

The median gross salary is 3,813 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Holywell (Flintshire)?

410 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Holywell (Flintshire) a good place to live?

Holywell (Flintshire) may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Holywell (Flintshire), United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/holywell-flintshire/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  3. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  4. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  5. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  7. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  8. Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  9. Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  10. www.nomisweb.co.uk nomisweb.co.uk · checked 2026-08-26
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  1. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  2. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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