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Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Gobowen

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Residents 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.

School 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.

MetricAcrefair and Cefn-mawrGobowen
Total Schools01
Primary01
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

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.

IndicatorAcrefair and Cefn-mawrGobowen
Population6,9053,046
Median Age4648.1
Median Household Income£29,535£29,576
Employment Rate56%56%
Owner Occupied65.5%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.8%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Gobowen?
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Gobowen are approximately 5.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Gobowen?
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is cheaper, with an average house price of £207,806.
Is Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Gobowen safer?
Gobowen has the lower crime rate at 48.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Gobowen?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr or Gobowen?
Gobowen has faster average broadband at 364.7 Mbps.

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