Broughton (Flintshire) vs Gresford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.

Share this comparisonWhatsApp X Facebook Email

The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Gresford wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broughton (Flintshire)

£430,424

✓

Gresford

£359,380

Crime Rate

✓

Broughton (Flintshire)

63.8

Gresford

84.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton (Flintshire)

N/A

Gresford

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Broughton (Flintshire)

395.6

✓

Gresford

425.4

EPC Rating

✓

Broughton (Flintshire)

71.3

Gresford

70.4

Median Income

✓

Broughton (Flintshire)

£31,046

Gresford

£30,044

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £359,380, Gresford undercuts Broughton (flintshire) (£430,424) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Gresford it is a terraced at £211,922.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Gresford (£483,211 vs £366,048).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 39%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Residents of Broughton (flintshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.8 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Gresford. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Gresford 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 Wales

School quality data is not fully available for both Broughton (flintshire) and Gresford. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Gresford has 0 schools.

Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

Gresford School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Broughton (Flintshire)	Gresford
Total Schools	0	0
Primary	0	0
Secondary	0	0
% Top two bands	N/A	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Gresford averages 425.4 Mbps – ahead of Broughton (flintshire)'s 395.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 94.6% in Gresford. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 82.9% in Gresford.

Gresford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (425 vs 396 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Broughton (flintshire), scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Gresford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,227 in Gresford. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Gresford.

Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire) and £30,044 in Gresford. The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 44.5 in Gresford. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 57% in Gresford. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Broughton (flintshire) versus 67.2% in Gresford. Broughton (flintshire) has a population of 6,532 and Gresford has 4,948.

Indicator	Broughton (Flintshire)	Gresford
Population	6,532	4,948
Median Age	45	44.5
Median Household Income	£31,046	£30,044
Employment Rate	57.5%	57%
Owner Occupied	70%	67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%	29.1%

Location

Loading map...

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (flintshire) and Gresford?

Broughton (flintshire) and Gresford are approximately 5.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (flintshire) or Gresford?

Gresford is cheaper, with an average house price of £359,380.

Is Broughton (flintshire) or Gresford safer?

Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Broughton (flintshire) or Gresford?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Broughton (flintshire) or Gresford?

Gresford has faster average broadband at 425.4 Mbps.

Keep exploring

Related comparisons

Compare Broughton (Flintshire) with other towns

View all towns in Wales