Holywell, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Holywell is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 9,225. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Holywell
Holywell is a market town and community in Flintshire, Wales. It lies to the west of the estuary of the River Dee. The community includes Greenfield. In 2011, it had a population of 8,886.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,225 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2747°, -3.2290° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.8 inches (1,391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
About Holywell
Holywell is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 9,225. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2747°N, 3.2290°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Holywell has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (2.3").
Schools in Holywell
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwenffrwd Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Winefrides R.C. School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol y Fron | - | - | - | - |
| Brynford County Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Holywell
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2000s pop | 2000s pop | MP3 | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Holywell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Farm Museum | ||||
| Buckley Library | ||||
| Denbigh Museum | ||||
| Erddig Hall | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Fort Perch Rock | ||||
| Fort Perch Rock | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Museum | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum | ||||
| Hadlow Road Station | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Mold Library | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Ruthin Gaol Museum | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| St Winefride’s Well Museum | ||||
| Stori Brymbo | ||||
| The 1950s Museum | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Williamson Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Wireless in Wales | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool | ||||
| Wrexham Archives | ||||
| Wrexham Museum | ||||
| Xplore! Science Discovery Centre |
Libraries in Holywell
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Bootle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brymbo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coleg Cambria, Yale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Road Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Connah's Quay Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Crosby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denbigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garden City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gladstone's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halkyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heswall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leasowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leasowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mancot Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moreton Library One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Mynydd Isa | 0.0 | |||||
| Neston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pensby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestatyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhuddlan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruthin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Asaph Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Kirby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wrexham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Holywell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Market | |||||
| Butchers' Market | |||||
| General Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Mold Indoor Market | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| Solitare | |||||
| St John's Market |
Hotels in Holywell
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Holywell
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Holywell
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Holywell
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Holywell
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Holywell
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Holywell
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Holywell
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Holywell
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Holywell
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Holywell
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Holywell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azvex | ||||
| Carnival Brewing Company | ||||
| Love Lane Brewery | ||||
| Peerless Brewing Company | ||||
| Wrexham Lager Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Holywell
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Dickinson Stadium | ||
| Prenton Park |
Airports Near Holywell
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tilstock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Holywell
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Holywell Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Holywell
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist Chapel | |
| Calcoed Methodist Church | |
| English Congregational Church | |
| St James | |
| St Michael's Church | |
| St Winefride's Chapel | |
| St Winefride's RC Church | |
| St Winefride's Well |
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UFO Sightings Near Holywell
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Holywell.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell (uk/wales) | 2014 | Bright white flash over Holywell GB. |
| Holywell (uk/wales) | 2008 | very bright daylight sighting with video and photo |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Holywell?
Holywell has a population of 9,225 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Holywell?
Holywell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
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