The verdict
Property in Gobowen is about 6% cheaper on average. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chirk
£240,097
Gobowen
£226,823
Crime Rate
Chirk
84.7
Gobowen
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chirk
N/A
Gobowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chirk
304.7
Gobowen
364.7
EPC Rating
Chirk
69.4
Gobowen
69.1
Median Income
Chirk
£29,535
Gobowen
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Gobowen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,823 versus £240,097 in Chirk. The most affordable entry point in Chirk is a terraced at £165,722, while in Gobowen it is a flat at £124,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Gobowen (£366,030 vs £314,461).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chirk prices grew faster — 71% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Gobowen (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Chirk (84.7 per 1,000), a 75% difference. The most common crime category in Chirk 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 Chirk and Gobowen. Chirk has 0 schools and Gobowen has 1 schools.
Chirk School Inspection Breakdown
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chirk | 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 Chirk lags behind at 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Chirk and 93.6% in Gobowen. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Chirk and 63.8% in Gobowen.
Gobowen is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (365 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chirk is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Gobowen's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Chirk and £1,405 in Gobowen. 58.4% of homes in Chirk 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 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chirk has a population of 3,930 while Gobowen has 3,046. Median household income is £29,576 in Gobowen and £29,535 in Chirk. The median age is 46 in Chirk and 48.1 in Gobowen. Employment rates stand at 56% in Chirk and 56% in Gobowen.
| Indicator | Chirk | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,930 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 46 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 32.5% |
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