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Broughton (Flintshire) vs Connah's Quay

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricBroughton (Flintshire)Connah's Quay
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorBroughton (Flintshire)Connah's Quay
Population6,53216,768
Median Age4544.9
Median Household Income£31,046£30,594
Employment Rate57.5%57.9%
Owner Occupied70%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%29.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (flintshire) and Connah's Quay?
Broughton (flintshire) and Connah's Quay are approximately 4.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (flintshire) or Connah's Quay?
Connah's Quay is cheaper, with an average house price of £235,465.
Is Broughton (flintshire) or Connah's Quay safer?
Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (flintshire) or Connah's Quay?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (flintshire) or Connah's Quay?
Connah's Quay has faster average broadband at 457.0 Mbps.

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