Brynteg vs Chirk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brynteg is about 4% cheaper on average. Chirk has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Chirk
£240,097
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Chirk
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Chirk
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Chirk
304.7
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Chirk
69.4
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Chirk
£29,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Brynteg is £231,448, which is 4% less than Chirk at £240,097. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Chirk it is a terraced at £165,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Chirk (£210,466 vs £171,462).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Chirk (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Brynteg (85 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Chirk 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 Brynteg and Chirk. Brynteg has 0 schools and Chirk has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Chirk School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Chirk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chirk offers faster average downloads at 304.7 Mbps, compared to 263.7 Mbps in Brynteg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 95.2% in Chirk. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 52.5% in Chirk.
Chirk is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (305 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brynteg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Chirk. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,319 in Chirk. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Chirk.
Chirk has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,535 in Chirk and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 46 in Chirk. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 56% in Chirk. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 65.5% in Chirk.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Chirk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 3,930 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £29,535 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 30.8% |
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