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Location in FlintshireCarmel sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Carmel
Carmel is a small village located in Flintshire, within the country of Wales. It lies in the northern part of the county, near the border with Cheshire in England. The village is part of the civil parish of Gresford and is situated close to the A525 road, which connects it to nearby towns. Carmel is known for its rural setting and traditional Welsh character, with a mix of older stone cottages and more modern homes. The surrounding countryside offers open fields and rolling hills, typical of the Welsh landscape. The village has a local community centre and a church, contributing to its close-knit atmosphere. It is within the CH8 postcode area, which covers several villages and rural areas in the region.
School Ratings in Carmel
Families in Carmel have access to 21 local schools.
House Prices in Carmel
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 Carmel
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Carmel, with 13 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Healthcare in Carmel
There are 4 GP surgeries within three miles of Carmel, the nearest being Pennant Surgery (0.9 miles away).
Local Data for Carmel
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Property Prices 2,411 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Carmel ONS 2023
The average total household income in Carmel 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.
Net (after tax) household income averages £34,818.
Businesses in Carmel ONS 2025
There are approximately 725 active businesses based in Carmel, 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.
Crime in Carmel 98 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Carmel 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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Carmel
Of the 8,726 households in and around Carmel, 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%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Carmel.