Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Gobowen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£207,806
Gobowen
£226,823
Crime Rate
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
84.9
Gobowen
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
N/A
Gobowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
304.7
Gobowen
364.7
EPC Rating
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
69.4
Gobowen
69.1
Median Income
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£29,535
Gobowen
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £207,806, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr undercuts Gobowen (£226,823) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is a terraced at £121,667, while in Gobowen it is a flat at £124,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Gobowen (£154,067 vs £121,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr prices grew faster — 48% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Gobowen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr. The most common crime category in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is violent-crime, while in Gobowen 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 Gobowen. Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has 0 schools and Gobowen has 1 schools.
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr School Inspection Breakdown
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gobowen averages 364.7 Mbps – ahead of Acrefair And Cefn Mawr's 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 93.6% in Gobowen. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 63.8% in Gobowen.
Gobowen is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (365 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Acrefair And Cefn Mawr, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Gobowen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £1,405 in Gobowen. 58.4% of homes in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Gobowen.
Gobowen has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Gobowen and £29,535 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr. The median age is 46 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 48.1 in Gobowen. Employment rates stand at 56% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 56% in Gobowen. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr versus 68.6% in Gobowen. Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has a population of 6,905 and Gobowen has 3,046.
| Indicator | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,905 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 46 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 32.5% |
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