Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CH8 postcode area, covering Holywell and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£144,376
Median price
£122,500
5-year trend
+50.6%
Total sales
8,836
The CH8 area has 580 individual postcodes with 8,836 registered sales. Prices are +63.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Holywell. The five-year price movement is +50.6%.
CH8 averages £144,376, placing it in the affordable category, +63.8% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 8,836 recorded sales across 580 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CH8 is +50.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CH8 7QR
£95,668 avg · 110 sales
CH8 8SH
£115,222 avg · 93 sales
CH8 8SL
£128,928 avg · 86 sales
CH8 7QA
£112,653 avg · 81 sales
CH8 8JG
£208,820 avg · 76 sales
CH8 7UJ
£156,220 avg · 70 sales
CH8 7BD
£112,158 avg · 65 sales
CH8 7HZ
£90,475 avg · 65 sales
CH8 9BZ
£157,027 avg · 65 sales
This CH8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CH8 postcode area is £144,376, based on 8,836 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Holywell.
Properties in CH8 average £144,376, which is +63.8% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£122,500) is 15.2% below the average (£144,376), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CH8 have moved +50.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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