Bagillt vs Shotton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Shotton offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Bagillt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagillt
£235,651
Shotton
£167,332
Crime Rate
Bagillt
63.4
Shotton
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagillt
N/A
Shotton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bagillt
461.4
Shotton
457
EPC Rating
Bagillt
71.1
Shotton
71.1
Median Income
Bagillt
£30,594
Shotton
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Shotton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £167,332 versus £235,651 in Bagillt. The most affordable entry point in Bagillt is a terraced at £132,875, while in Shotton it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Bagillt (£132,875 vs £120,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagillt prices grew faster — 85% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bagillt is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Shotton's 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagillt is violent-crime, while in Shotton 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 Bagillt and Shotton. Bagillt has 0 schools and Shotton has 0 schools.
Bagillt School Inspection Breakdown
Shotton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bagillt | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bagillt enjoy 461.4 Mbps on average, while Shotton lags behind at 457.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bagillt and 97.2% in Shotton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Bagillt and 89.4% in Shotton.
Bagillt is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (461 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagillt is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Shotton's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Bagillt and £1,221 in Shotton. 65.1% of homes in Bagillt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Shotton.
Bagillt has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagillt has a population of 5,943 while Shotton has 6,500. Median household income is £30,594 in Bagillt and £30,594 in Shotton. The median age is 44.9 in Bagillt and 44.9 in Shotton. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bagillt and 57.9% in Shotton.
| Indicator | Bagillt | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 6,500 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.2% |
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