Moving to Flint (CH6)

Flintshire · Flintshire

Planning a move to CH6? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Flint area.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or relocating for work, this comprehensive area guide covers everything you need to know before moving to Flint. From local council tax rates and school ratings to broadband speeds and nearby green spaces, we've compiled the essential data to help you make an informed decision about your new home.

House Prices in Flint

Based on 256 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in CH6 during 2025–2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median Price (all types)£171,000
Average Price (all types)£198,736

By Property Type

Detached£255,000 (76 sales)
Semi-Detached£160,000 (113 sales)
Terraced£140,000 (54 sales)

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Jan 2025 – present). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025-2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Safety & Crime in Flint

Flint recorded 23% fewer crimes than the national average per postcode district, indicating a relatively safe area to live and raise a family.

CH6 Total Crimes (13 months)2,027
National Average per District2,628
vs National Average23% below average

Breakdown by Category

Violence & Sexual Offences709 (24% below avg)
Anti-social Behaviour420 (1% below avg)
Public Order103 (43% below avg)
Vehicle Crime39 (71% below avg)
Shoplifting334 (53% above avg)
Criminal Damage & Arson163 (15% below avg)
Burglary54 (44% below avg)
Other Theft84 (52% below avg)
Drugs42 (55% below avg)
Robbery13 (64% below avg)
Theft from Person2 (96% below avg)
Bicycle Theft8 (65% below avg)
Possession of Weapons11 (58% below avg)

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime data (Apr 2025 – Apr 2026). National average calculated across 2,313 UK postcode districts. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council Tax in Flint

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Flint, council tax is managed by Flintshire. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

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Essential Services Near Flint

77.1 / 100 - This convenience score reflects how well-served the CH6 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population, giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)13

Green Spaces in Flint

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in CH6 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

94% of residential postcodes in CH6 have green space within walking distance, making this an exceptionally green area to live in.

Schools in Flint

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the CH6 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Broadband in Flint

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for CH6 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

75.5 / 100 - Overall broadband quality score for the CH6 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)96.9%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)91.9%
Gigabit capable91.9%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)0.0%

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Energy Performance in Flint

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for CH6 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be, which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandC
Median EPC score70
Total rated properties3804

Homes in CH6 average EPC Band C. Compare energy deals for your new home →

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