Broughton (Flintshire) vs Connah's Quay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Connah's Quay wins on house prices with a 83% gap. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Broughton (Flintshire)
£430,424
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Crime Rate
Broughton (Flintshire)
63.8
Connah's Quay
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton (Flintshire)
N/A
Connah's Quay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Broughton (Flintshire)
395.6
Connah's Quay
457
EPC Rating
Broughton (Flintshire)
71.3
Connah's Quay
71.1
Median Income
Broughton (Flintshire)
£31,046
Connah's Quay
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £235,465, Connah's Quay undercuts Broughton (flintshire) (£430,424) by around 83% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Connah's Quay it is a flat at £81,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 59% pricier in Broughton (flintshire) (£246,000 vs £155,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Broughton (flintshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.8 per 1,000 versus 63.8 per 1,000 in Connah's Quay. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Connah's Quay 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 Broughton (flintshire) and Connah's Quay. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Connah's Quay has 0 schools.
Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Broughton (Flintshire) | Connah's Quay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Connah's Quay averages 457.0 Mbps – ahead of Broughton (flintshire)'s 395.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 97.2% in Connah's Quay. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 89.4% in Connah's Quay.
Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (457 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broughton (flintshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Connah's Quay averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,221 in Connah's Quay. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Connah's Quay.
Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire) and £30,594 in Connah's Quay. The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 44.9 in Connah's Quay. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Broughton (flintshire) versus 71.8% in Connah's Quay. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 57.9% in Connah's Quay.
| Indicator | Broughton (Flintshire) | Connah's Quay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,532 | 16,768 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,046 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.2% |
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