Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Broughton (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£207,806
Broughton (Flintshire)
£430,424
Crime Rate
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
84.9
Broughton (Flintshire)
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
N/A
Broughton (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
304.7
Broughton (Flintshire)
395.6
EPC Rating
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
69.4
Broughton (Flintshire)
71.3
Median Income
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£29,535
Broughton (Flintshire)
£31,046
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Broughton (flintshire) commands an average of £430,424, compared with £207,806 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is a terraced at £121,667, while in Broughton (flintshire) it is a terraced at £246,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Broughton (flintshire) (£246,000 vs £121,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBroughton (flintshire) has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Acrefair And Cefn Mawr at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is violent-crime, while in Broughton (flintshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Broughton (flintshire). Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has 0 schools and Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr School Inspection Breakdown
Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Broughton (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 395.6 Mbps in Broughton (flintshire) and 304.7 Mbps in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 94% in Broughton (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 76% in Broughton (flintshire).
Broughton (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (396 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broughton (flintshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Acrefair And Cefn Mawr averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire). 58.4% of homes in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Broughton (flintshire).
Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire) and £29,535 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr. The median age is 46 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 45 in Broughton (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr versus 70% in Broughton (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 56% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire).
| Indicator | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Broughton (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,905 | 6,532 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £31,046 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 32.5% |
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