Holt is a largely residential ward on the edge of Wrexham county borough in Wales, sitting close to the River Dee and the England border. The area retains a strong sense of history and character, with a compact village centre, period houses and the visible remains of a medieval castle that give it a distinctly rural‑historic feel despite proximity to larger towns.
Locally the economy mixes agriculture with a commuter population who travel to Wrexham and Chester, and community life revolves around village amenities, walking along the river and countryside, and small local clubs and events that keep a tight‑knit social fabric. Its combination of scenic riverside setting and heritage interest makes it popular with both families and people seeking quieter living within easy reach of urban services.
Postcode districts covering Holt
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 24.1 miles
- Birkenhead 23.5 miles
- Chester 9.6 miles
- Chester Castle 9.1 miles
- Shrewsbury 24.5 miles
- Crewe 19.9 miles
- Wrexham 2.7 miles
- Buckley 10.3 miles
- Runcorn 21.2 miles
- Widnes 23.3 miles
- Northwich 22.3 miles
- Winsford 19.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pentre Maelor Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Isycoed Parish 1.3 miles
- Rhosnesni Ward 1.9 miles
- Cartrefle Ward 2 miles
- Acton Parish 2.2 miles
- Queensway Ward 2.2 miles
- Borras Park Ward 2.2 miles
- Holt Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Wynnstay Ward 2.4 miles
- Gresford East and West Ward 2.4 miles
- Whitegate Ward 2.4 miles
- Acton and Maesydre Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Holt
LL13 9YL, LL13 0QF, LL13 9XW, LL13 0NY, LL13 9AD, LL13 9YE, LL13 9TT, LL13 9UR, LL13 0PZ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 33.8 miles
- Wrexham Central Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Wrexham General Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Wrexham Bus Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Holt Ad
- Hotel Wrexham 3 0.7 miles
- Grosvenor Pulford & Spa Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- The Lemon Tree 3 3 miles
- Rossett Hall Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Ramada Plaza by WyndhamWrexham 4 3.7 miles
- Oak Mead 5.2 miles
- The Wynnstay Arms Hotel by Marston's Inns 3 2.9 miles
- Premier Inn Wrexham North 3 3 miles
- Premier Inn Wrexham City Centre 3 3.3 miles
- Cock O' Barton 4.4 miles
Schools in Holt
- Holt C.P. School Primary
- St Paul's Voluntary Aided Primary
Local points of interest
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 3.4 miles
- Erddig Country house 4 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 4.1 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 4.6 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 5.6 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 6 miles
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 8.3 miles
- The Airfield Stadium 8.3 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 8.4 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 9.1 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 9.5 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 11.9 miles