Chirk vs Hope (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chirk is about 35% cheaper on average. Hope (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chirk
£240,097
Hope (Flintshire)
£366,849
Crime Rate
Chirk
84.7
Hope (Flintshire)
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chirk
N/A
Hope (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chirk
304.7
Hope (Flintshire)
425.4
EPC Rating
Chirk
69.4
Hope (Flintshire)
70.4
Median Income
Chirk
£29,535
Hope (Flintshire)
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Chirk more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,097 versus £366,849 in Hope (flintshire). The most affordable entry point in Chirk is a terraced at £165,722, while in Hope (flintshire) it is a terraced at £217,351.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Hope (flintshire) (£434,938 vs £314,461).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chirk prices grew faster — 71% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Hope (flintshire) (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Chirk (84.7 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Chirk is violent-crime, while in Hope (flintshire) 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 Hope (flintshire). Chirk has 0 schools and Hope (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Chirk School Inspection Breakdown
Hope (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chirk | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hope (flintshire) enjoy 425.4 Mbps on average, while Chirk lags behind at 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Chirk and 94.6% in Hope (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Chirk and 82.9% in Hope (flintshire).
Hope (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (425 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hope (flintshire) is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Chirk's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Chirk and £1,227 in Hope (flintshire). 58.4% of homes in Chirk have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hope (flintshire).
Hope (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chirk has a population of 3,930 while Hope (flintshire) has 4,000. Median household income is £30,044 in Hope (flintshire) and £29,535 in Chirk. The median age is 46 in Chirk and 44.5 in Hope (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 56% in Chirk and 57% in Hope (flintshire).
| Indicator | Chirk | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,930 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.1% |
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