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Broughton (Flintshire) vs Wrexham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Broughton (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.

School 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

MetricBroughton (Flintshire)Wrexham
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorBroughton (Flintshire)Wrexham
Population6,53244,277
Median Age4544
Median Household Income£31,046£29,494
Employment Rate57.5%56%
Owner Occupied70%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%29.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (flintshire) and Wrexham?
Broughton (flintshire) and Wrexham are approximately 8.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (flintshire) or Wrexham?
Wrexham is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,447.
Is Broughton (flintshire) or Wrexham safer?
Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (flintshire) or Wrexham?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (flintshire) or Wrexham?
Broughton (flintshire) has faster average broadband at 395.6 Mbps.

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