Brynteg vs Gresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Brynteg is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Gresford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Gresford
£359,380
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Gresford
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Gresford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Gresford
425.4
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Gresford
70.4
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Gresford
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Gresford commands an average of £359,380, compared with £231,448 in Brynteg – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Gresford it is a terraced at £211,922.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Gresford (£483,211 vs £318,075).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesGresford has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Brynteg at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Gresford 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 Gresford. Brynteg has 0 schools and Gresford has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Gresford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.4 Mbps in Gresford and 263.7 Mbps in Brynteg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 94.6% in Gresford. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 82.9% in Gresford.
Gresford is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (425 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gresford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Brynteg averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,227 in Gresford. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Gresford.
Gresford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,044 in Gresford and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 44.5 in Gresford. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 67.2% in Gresford. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 57% in Gresford.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 4,948 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.1% |
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