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Brynteg vs Connah's Quay

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brynteg is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Brynteg

£231,448

Connah's Quay

£235,465

Crime Rate

Brynteg

85.0

Connah's Quay

63.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brynteg

N/A

Connah's Quay

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Brynteg

263.7

Connah's Quay

457

EPC Rating

Brynteg

69.5

Connah's Quay

71.1

Median Income

Brynteg

£28,438

Connah's Quay

£30,594

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £231,448, Brynteg undercuts Connah's Quay (£235,465) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Connah's Quay it is a flat at £81,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Brynteg (£184,800 vs £155,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 38%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Connah's Quay has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Brynteg at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Connah's Quay 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 Brynteg and Connah's Quay. Brynteg has 0 schools and Connah's Quay has 0 schools.

Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown

Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBryntegConnah's Quay
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Connah's Quay averages 457.0 Mbps – ahead of Brynteg's 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 97.2% in Connah's Quay. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 89.4% in Connah's Quay.

Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (457 vs 264 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Connah's Quay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Brynteg averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,221 in Connah's Quay. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Connah's Quay.

Connah's Quay has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,594 in Connah's Quay and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 44.9 in Connah's Quay. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 71.8% in Connah's Quay. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 57.9% in Connah's Quay.

IndicatorBryntegConnah's Quay
Population8,87816,768
Median Age45.344.9
Median Household Income£28,438£30,594
Employment Rate55.2%57.9%
Owner Occupied66.7%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.6%29.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brynteg and Connah's Quay?
Brynteg and Connah's Quay are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brynteg or Connah's Quay?
Brynteg is cheaper, with an average house price of £231,448.
Is Brynteg or Connah's Quay safer?
Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brynteg or Connah's Quay?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Brynteg or Connah's Quay?
Connah's Quay has faster average broadband at 457.0 Mbps.

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