Welcome to Brynford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Brynford (Welsh: Brynffordd) is a village and community in Flintshire, Wales. It is located to the south west of the town of Holywell and near the A55 road (North Wales Expressway). Brynford had a population of 1,059 at the 2011 census.St Michael's Church (Church in Wales) dates from 1851 and is a Grade II listed building. The Cynfaen Memorial Methodist Chapel, serving Brynford, is in the nearby village of Calcoed. Two bronze age round barrows known as Clwt Militia (Militia Patch) are located on Holywell Golf Club, about 0.65 miles (1 km) north-northwest of the church.Historically, the area was extensively mined for lead and has been left with the scars of that past all over its common land.The explorer and journalist Henry Morton Stanley was a student teacher in the old village school.The community includes the villages of Calcoed and Dolphin.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
873 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
1,025 (2021) |
Density |
117 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.9 |
Ward |
Brynford |
District |
Flintshire |
Postcodes |
CH8 |
ONS ID |
W04000181 |
Council
Contact details for Brynford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Brynford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Brynford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Brynford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Brynford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Brynford Parish.
Local News
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Labour candidate Fran Lister wins Brynford and Halkyn by-election
Published: 22nd Mar 2024
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Appeal launched after 'serious' crash in Flintshire
Published: 29th Mar 2024
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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT: The Old Hall, Brynford, Holywell
Published: 3rd Jun 2022