Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Hope (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Hope (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£207,806
Hope (Flintshire)
£366,849
Crime Rate
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
84.9
Hope (Flintshire)
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
N/A
Hope (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
304.7
Hope (Flintshire)
425.4
EPC Rating
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
69.4
Hope (Flintshire)
70.4
Median Income
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£29,535
Hope (Flintshire)
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Hope (flintshire) commands an average of £366,849, compared with £207,806 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is a terraced at £121,667, while in Hope (flintshire) it is a terraced at £217,351.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Hope (flintshire) (£217,351 vs £121,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr prices grew faster — 48% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Hope (flintshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.8 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 Hope (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 Hope (flintshire). Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has 0 schools and Hope (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr School Inspection Breakdown
Hope (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.4 Mbps in Hope (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 94.6% in Hope (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 82.9% in Hope (flintshire).
Hope (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (425 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hope (flintshire), scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £1,227 in Hope (flintshire). 58.4% of homes in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hope (flintshire).
Hope (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,044 in Hope (flintshire) and £29,535 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr. The median age is 46 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 44.5 in Hope (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 56% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 57% in Hope (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr versus 67.2% in Hope (flintshire). Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has a population of 6,905 and Hope (flintshire) has 4,000.
| Indicator | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,905 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.1% |
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