Broughton (Flintshire) vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gwersyllt is about 110% cheaper on average. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Broughton (Flintshire)
£430,424
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Broughton (Flintshire)
63.8
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton (Flintshire)
N/A
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Broughton (Flintshire)
395.6
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Broughton (Flintshire)
71.3
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Broughton (Flintshire)
£31,046
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Gwersyllt more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £205,144 versus £430,424 in Broughton (flintshire). The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Broughton (flintshire) (£246,000 vs £155,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Broughton (flintshire) (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Gwersyllt (85 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Gwersyllt 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 Gwersyllt. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Broughton (Flintshire) | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broughton (flintshire) enjoy 395.6 Mbps on average, while Gwersyllt lags behind at 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Broughton (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (396 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broughton (flintshire) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Gwersyllt's band C (score 69.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broughton (flintshire) has a population of 6,532 while Gwersyllt has 7,660. Median household income is £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire) and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 55.2% in Gwersyllt.
| Indicator | Broughton (Flintshire) | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,532 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,046 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.6% |
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