Brynteg vs Shotton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Shotton offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Shotton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Shotton
£167,332
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Shotton
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Shotton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Shotton
457
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Shotton
71.1
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Shotton
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Shotton is £167,332, which is 38% less than Brynteg at £231,448. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Shotton it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Brynteg (£184,800 vs £120,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Shotton (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Brynteg (85 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Shotton 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 Shotton. Brynteg has 0 schools and Shotton has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Shotton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shotton offers faster average downloads at 457.0 Mbps, compared to 263.7 Mbps in Brynteg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 97.2% in Shotton. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 89.4% in Shotton.
Shotton is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (457 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Shotton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Brynteg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,221 in Shotton. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Shotton.
Shotton 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 Shotton and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 44.9 in Shotton. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 57.9% in Shotton. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 71.8% in Shotton.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 6,500 |
| 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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