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Broughton (Flintshire) vs Shotton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Shotton offers lower property prices by roughly 157%. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broughton (Flintshire)

£430,424

Shotton

£167,332

Crime Rate

Broughton (Flintshire)

63.8

Shotton

63.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton (Flintshire)

N/A

Shotton

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Broughton (Flintshire)

395.6

Shotton

457

EPC Rating

Broughton (Flintshire)

71.3

Shotton

71.1

Median Income

Broughton (Flintshire)

£31,046

Shotton

£30,594

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Buyers will find Shotton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £167,332 versus £430,424 in Broughton (flintshire). The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Shotton it is a flat at £88,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 104% pricier in Broughton (flintshire) (£246,000 vs £120,688).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 42%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

With 63.8 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton (flintshire) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Shotton's 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Shotton 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 Shotton. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Shotton has 0 schools.

Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

Shotton School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBroughton (Flintshire)Shotton
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Shotton enjoy 457.0 Mbps on average, while Broughton (flintshire) lags behind at 395.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 97.2% in Shotton. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 89.4% in Shotton.

Shotton is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (457 vs 396 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Broughton (flintshire) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Shotton's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,221 in Shotton. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Shotton.

Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Broughton (flintshire) has a population of 6,532 while Shotton has 6,500. Median household income is £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire) and £30,594 in Shotton. The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 44.9 in Shotton. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 57.9% in Shotton.

IndicatorBroughton (Flintshire)Shotton
Population6,5326,500
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 Shotton?
Broughton (flintshire) and Shotton are approximately 3.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (flintshire) or Shotton?
Shotton is cheaper, with an average house price of £167,332.
Is Broughton (flintshire) or Shotton safer?
Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (flintshire) or Shotton?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (flintshire) or Shotton?
Shotton has faster average broadband at 457.0 Mbps.

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