Broughton (Flintshire) vs Tarporley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Broughton (flintshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

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Broughton (Flintshire)

£430,424

Tarporley

£520,947

Crime Rate

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Broughton (Flintshire)

63.8

Tarporley

66.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton (Flintshire)

N/A

Tarporley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Broughton (Flintshire)

395.6

Tarporley

336.1

EPC Rating

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Broughton (Flintshire)

71.3

Tarporley

71.2

Median Income

Broughton (Flintshire)

£31,046

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Tarporley

£31,749

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Tarporley commands an average of £520,947, compared with £430,424 in Broughton (flintshire) – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Tarporley it is a flat at £140,658.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Tarporley (£646,795 vs £366,048).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 45%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Broughton (flintshire) has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Tarporley at 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Tarporley 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 Tarporley. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Tarporley has 2 schools.

Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

Tarporley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Broughton (Flintshire)	Tarporley
Total Schools	0	2
Primary	0	1
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	N/A	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 395.6 Mbps in Broughton (flintshire) and 336.1 Mbps in Tarporley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 86.9% in Tarporley. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 61% in Tarporley.

Broughton (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (396 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Broughton (flintshire), scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Tarporley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,176 in Tarporley. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Tarporley.

Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,749 in Tarporley and £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire). The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 45.5 in Tarporley. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 57.8% in Tarporley. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Broughton (flintshire) versus 70.1% in Tarporley. Broughton (flintshire) has a population of 6,532 and Tarporley has 3,212.

Indicator	Broughton (Flintshire)	Tarporley
Population	6,532	3,212
Median Age	45	45.5
Median Household Income	£31,046	£31,749
Employment Rate	57.5%	57.8%
Owner Occupied	70%	70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%	36.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (flintshire) and Tarporley?

Broughton (flintshire) and Tarporley are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Broughton (flintshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £430,424.

Is Broughton (flintshire) or Tarporley safer?

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

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

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

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

Broughton (flintshire) has faster average broadband at 395.6 Mbps.

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