Brynteg vs Gobowen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gobowen offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Gobowen
£226,823
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Gobowen
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Gobowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Gobowen
364.7
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Gobowen
69.1
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Gobowen
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Gobowen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,823 versus £231,448 in Brynteg. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Gobowen it is a flat at £124,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Brynteg (£184,800 vs £154,067).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Gobowen (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Brynteg (85 per 1,000), a 76% difference. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Gobowen 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 Gobowen. Brynteg has 0 schools and Gobowen has 1 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brynteg | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gobowen enjoy 364.7 Mbps on average, while Brynteg lags behind at 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 93.6% in Gobowen. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 63.8% in Gobowen.
Gobowen is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (365 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brynteg is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Gobowen's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,405 in Gobowen. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Gobowen.
Gobowen has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brynteg has a population of 8,878 while Gobowen has 3,046. Median household income is £29,576 in Gobowen and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 48.1 in Gobowen. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 56% in Gobowen.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 32.5% |
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