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Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Broughton (Flintshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Property 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 Wales

Broughton (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.

School 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

MetricAcrefair and Cefn-mawrBroughton (Flintshire)
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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).

IndicatorAcrefair and Cefn-mawrBroughton (Flintshire)
Population6,9056,532
Median Age4645
Median Household Income£29,535£31,046
Employment Rate56%57.5%
Owner Occupied65.5%70%
Degree-Level Qualified30.8%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Broughton (flintshire)?
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Broughton (flintshire) are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Broughton (flintshire)?
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is cheaper, with an average house price of £207,806.
Is Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Broughton (flintshire) safer?
Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Broughton (flintshire)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Broughton (flintshire)?
Broughton (flintshire) has faster average broadband at 395.6 Mbps.

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