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Area guide · Flintshire

Living in Hawarden

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

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At a glance

Hawarden is a village in Flintshire, Wales with a population of 12,590. The average house price is £430,424 and the overall crime rate is 63.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hawarden ranks

Affordability
#143 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#24 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

12,590

Avg House Price

£430,424

Crime Rate

63.7/1k

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)

Hawarden's detached homes (£366,048) command roughly 1.5× the price of a terraced (£246,000).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Hawarden prices have risen 85% over the last 9 years (£233,113 → £430,424).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£366,048	£324,000	42
Semi-Detached	£252,676	£245,000	17
Terraced	£246,000	£195,000	5
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hawarden is 63.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hawarden: 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

Hawarden averages 457 Mbps — 357% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hawarden 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	12,590
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 Hawarden?

The average house price in Hawarden is £430,424 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hawarden?

The most affordable entry point in Hawarden is a terraced, with an average price of £246,000.

Is Hawarden a safe place to live?

Hawarden has a recorded crime rate of 63.7 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 Hawarden?

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

How big is Hawarden?

Hawarden is a settlement in Flintshire with a population of approximately 12,590.

Most compared with

How does Hawarden stack up against its neighbours?

Bagillt

Hawarden

House price: £235,651 · £430,424
Crime rate: 63.4 · 63.7
Distance: 8.6 mi

Bebington

Hawarden

House price: £219,276 · £430,424
Crime rate: 69.9 · 63.7
Distance: 10.1 mi

Birkenhead

Hawarden

House price: £154,135 · £430,424
Crime rate: 69.9 · 63.7
Distance: 13.0 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Hawarden

House price: £430,424 · £430,424
Crime rate: 63.8 · 63.7
Distance: 2.6 mi

Brynteg

Hawarden

House price: £231,448 · £430,424
Crime rate: 85 · 63.7
Distance: 9.1 mi

Buckley

Hawarden

House price: £219,761 · £430,424
Crime rate: 63.9 · 63.7
Distance: 2.9 mi

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