Broughton (Flintshire) vs Wrexham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Wrexham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 85% lower. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Broughton (Flintshire)
£430,424
Wrexham
£232,447
Crime Rate
Broughton (Flintshire)
63.8
Wrexham
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton (Flintshire)
N/A
Wrexham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Broughton (Flintshire)
395.6
Wrexham
336.3
EPC Rating
Broughton (Flintshire)
71.3
Wrexham
69.8
Median Income
Broughton (Flintshire)
£31,046
Wrexham
£29,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £232,447, Wrexham undercuts Broughton (flintshire) (£430,424) by around 85% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Wrexham it is a flat at £111,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 63% pricier in Broughton (flintshire) (£246,000 vs £150,553).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBroughton (flintshire) has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Wrexham at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) is violent-crime, while in Wrexham 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 Wrexham. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Wrexham has 0 schools.
Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
Wrexham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Broughton (Flintshire) | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Broughton (flintshire) averages 395.6 Mbps – ahead of Wrexham's 336.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 91.7% in Wrexham. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 61.7% in Wrexham.
Broughton (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (396 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broughton (flintshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Wrexham averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,233 in Wrexham. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Wrexham.
Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire) and £29,494 in Wrexham. The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 44 in Wrexham. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Broughton (flintshire) versus 62.5% in Wrexham. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 56% in Wrexham.
| Indicator | Broughton (Flintshire) | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,532 | 44,277 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,046 | £29,494 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.1% |
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