Brynteg vs Hawarden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brynteg wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Hawarden has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Hawarden
£430,424
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Hawarden
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Hawarden
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Hawarden
457
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Hawarden
71.1
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Hawarden
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £231,448, Brynteg undercuts Hawarden (£430,424) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Hawarden it is a terraced at £246,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Hawarden (£252,676 vs £171,462).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hawarden prices grew faster — 85% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Hawarden experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.7 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Brynteg. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Hawarden 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 Hawarden. Brynteg has 0 schools and Hawarden has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Hawarden School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Hawarden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hawarden 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 Hawarden. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 89.4% in Hawarden.
Hawarden is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (457 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hawarden 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 Hawarden. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Hawarden.
Hawarden 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 Hawarden and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 44.9 in Hawarden. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 71.8% in Hawarden. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 57.9% in Hawarden.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Hawarden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 12,590 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.2% |
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