Broughton (Flintshire) vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Frodsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Broughton (Flintshire)
£430,424
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Broughton (Flintshire)
63.8
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton (Flintshire)
N/A
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton (Flintshire)
395.6
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Broughton (Flintshire)
71.3
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Broughton (Flintshire)
£31,046
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £378,088, Frodsham undercuts Broughton (flintshire) (£430,424) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Frodsham (£362,009 vs £252,676).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesFrodsham has a crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Broughton (flintshire) at 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 Frodsham. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Frodsham has 4 schools.
Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton (Flintshire) | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 4 |
| Primary | 0 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Broughton (flintshire) averages 395.6 Mbps – ahead of Frodsham's 392.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 76% in Frodsham.
Broughton (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (396 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Frodsham, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Broughton (flintshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,103 in Frodsham. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
Frodsham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Frodsham and £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire). The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 57.2% in Frodsham. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Broughton (flintshire) versus 68.3% in Frodsham. Broughton (flintshire) has a population of 6,532 and Frodsham has 9,101.
| Indicator | Broughton (Flintshire) | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,532 | 9,101 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,046 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 35.7% |
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