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Location in FlintshireBryn Celyn sits where the marker shows within the county.

20,312
Population
8,639
Households
12
Schools nearby
£44,095
Avg. household income
725
Businesses
172
People per km²
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About Bryn Celyn

Bryn Celyn is a small settlement located in Flintshire, within the country of Wales. It lies in a rural area, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The village is part of the CH8 postcode area, which covers parts of north-east Wales. While not a large community, Bryn Celyn offers a peaceful environment with a mix of residential properties and farmland. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Welsh countryside, with rolling hills and scattered woodland. The area is accessible by road, with local routes connecting it to nearby towns and villages. There are no major attractions or facilities within the village itself, but it provides a quiet place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The community is small and close-knit, with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Bryn Celyn

Families in Bryn Celyn have access to 27 local schools.

House Prices in Bryn Celyn

Homes sell for an average of £209K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £284K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bryn Celyn

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Bryn Celyn, with 13 incidents recorded in May 2026.

Healthcare in Bryn Celyn

There are 4 GP surgeries within three miles of Bryn Celyn, the nearest being Pennant Surgery (0.4 miles away).

Property Prices 2,411 sales

Average Price £209K
£11K , £1.65M
Detached £284K 950
Semi £149K 820
Terraced £125K 406
Flat £125K 51

Household Income in Bryn Celyn ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bryn Celyn is approximately £44,095 a year before tax, 20% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £34,818. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bryn Celyn £44,095
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £34,818.

Businesses in Bryn Celyn ONS 2025

There are approximately 725 active businesses based in Bryn Celyn, around 36 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 8 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

725 Total businesses
36 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Crime in Bryn Celyn 98 crimes · May 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Bryn Celyn is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

Violence & Sexual Offences 42
Shoplifting 13
Anti-Social Behaviour 11
Criminal Damage & Arson 10
Other Theft 9
Drugs 4
Public Order 4
Weapons 3
Burglary 1
Robbery 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Flint Train Station 4.3 miles
West Kirby Train Station 6.7 miles
Neston Train Station 6.7 miles
Heswall Train Station 7.1 miles
Hoylake Train Station 7.9 miles
Manor Road Train Station 8.4 miles

Location

Local Government

District Flintshire
Ward Holywell Central
Constituency Delyn
Parish Holywell

Home Ownership in Bryn Celyn

Of the 8,726 households in and around Bryn Celyn, 69% are owned, 17% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 69% Social rented 17% Private rented 13%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bryn Celyn.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryn Celyn

What is the population of Bryn Celyn?
Bryn Celyn has a population of approximately 20,312 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Bryn Celyn?
The average property in and around Bryn Celyn sold for about £209,444, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 40% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
What postcodes cover Bryn Celyn?
Bryn Celyn is covered by the CH8 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Bryn Celyn?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bryn Celyn, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Bryn Celyn?
The nearest railway station to Bryn Celyn is Flint Train Station, about 4.3 miles away.