Connah's Quay — body of water near building during daytime

Area guide · Flintshire

Living in Connah's Quay

A snapshot of life in Connah's Quay, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Connah's Quay is a town in Flintshire, Wales with a population of 16,768. The average house price is £235,465 and the overall crime rate is 63.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Connah's Quay ranks

Affordability
#84 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#26 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

16,768

Avg House Price

£235,465

Crime Rate

63.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

457 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,594

Median Age

44.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Connah's Quay's detached homes (£305,221) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£81,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Connah's Quay prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£170,256 → £235,465).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£305,221	£291,520	14
Semi-Detached	£166,106	£160,868	5
Terraced	£155,125	£153,500	4
Flat	£81,250	£81,250	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Connah's Quay is 63.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Connah's Quay: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Connah's Quay averages 457 Mbps — 357% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Connah's Quay homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.1
% Rated C or Above	65.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,221

Demographics & Economy

Population	16,768
Median Age	44.9
Median Household Income	£30,594
Employment Rate	57.9%
Owner Occupied	71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Connah's Quay?

The average house price in Connah's Quay is £235,465 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Connah's Quay?

The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat, with an average price of £81,250.

Is Connah's Quay a safe place to live?

Connah's Quay has a recorded crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Connah's Quay?

Average broadband download speeds in Connah's Quay are around 457 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.

How big is Connah's Quay?

Connah's Quay is a settlement in Flintshire with a population of approximately 16,768.

Most compared with

How does Connah's Quay stack up against its neighbours?

Bagillt

Connah's Quay

House price: £235,651 · £235,465
Crime rate: 63.4 · 63.8
Distance: 6.6 mi

Bebington

Connah's Quay

House price: £219,276 · £235,465
Crime rate: 69.9 · 63.8
Distance: 9.2 mi

Birkenhead

Connah's Quay

House price: £154,135 · £235,465
Crime rate: 69.9 · 63.8
Distance: 11.8 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Connah's Quay

House price: £430,424 · £235,465
Crime rate: 63.8 · 63.8
Distance: 4.6 mi

Brynteg

Connah's Quay

House price: £231,448 · £235,465
Crime rate: 85 · 63.8
Distance: 10.4 mi

Buckley

Connah's Quay

House price: £219,761 · £235,465
Crime rate: 63.9 · 63.8
Distance: 3.2 mi

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