Brynteg vs Wrexham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brynteg wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Wrexham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Wrexham
£232,447
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Wrexham
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Wrexham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Wrexham
336.3
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Wrexham
69.8
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Wrexham
£29,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £231,448, Brynteg undercuts Wrexham (£232,447) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Wrexham it is a flat at £111,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Brynteg (£184,800 vs £150,553).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Wrexham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.9 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Brynteg. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Wrexham 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 Wrexham. Brynteg has 0 schools and Wrexham has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Wrexham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wrexham averages 336.3 Mbps – ahead of Brynteg's 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 91.7% in Wrexham. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 61.7% in Wrexham.
Wrexham is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (336 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Wrexham, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Brynteg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,233 in Wrexham. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Wrexham.
Brynteg has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,494 in Wrexham and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 44 in Wrexham. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 56% in Wrexham. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 62.5% in Wrexham. Brynteg has a population of 8,878 and Wrexham has 44,277.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 44,277 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £29,494 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.1% |
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