Town comparison
Coedpoeth vs Gobowen
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Coedpoeth offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Coedpoeth
£208,899
Gobowen
£226,823
Crime Rate
Coedpoeth
84.6
Gobowen
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coedpoeth
N/A
Gobowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coedpoeth
263.7
Gobowen
364.7
EPC Rating
Coedpoeth
69.5
Gobowen
69.1
Median Income
Coedpoeth
£28,438
Gobowen
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Coedpoeth is £208,899, which is 8% less than Gobowen at £226,823. The most affordable entry point in Coedpoeth is a flat at £119,950, while in Gobowen it is a flat at £124,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Gobowen (£366,030 vs £289,969).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coedpoeth prices grew faster — 53% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Gobowen is the safer of the two – 75% lower than Coedpoeth's 84.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coedpoeth 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 Coedpoeth and Gobowen. Coedpoeth has 0 schools and Gobowen has 1 schools.
Coedpoeth School Inspection Breakdown
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coedpoeth | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gobowen offers faster average downloads at 364.7 Mbps, compared to 263.7 Mbps in Coedpoeth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Coedpoeth and 93.6% in Gobowen. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Coedpoeth and 63.8% in Gobowen.
Gobowen is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (365 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coedpoeth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Gobowen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Coedpoeth and £1,405 in Gobowen. 57.6% of homes in Coedpoeth 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 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Gobowen and £28,438 in Coedpoeth. The median age is 45.3 in Coedpoeth and 48.1 in Gobowen. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Coedpoeth and 56% in Gobowen. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Coedpoeth versus 68.6% in Gobowen.
| Indicator | Coedpoeth | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,738 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 32.5% |
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