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Connah's Quay vs Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Connah's Quay wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Connah's Quay

£235,465

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

£316,993

Crime Rate

Connah's Quay

63.8

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Connah's Quay

N/A

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Connah's Quay

457

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

429.1

EPC Rating

Connah's Quay

71.1

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

71.5

Median Income

Connah's Quay

£30,594

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,498

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £235,465, Connah's Quay undercuts Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£316,993) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £182,400.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£182,400 vs £81,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 44% vs 38%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Residents of Connah's Quay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.8 per 1,000 versus 66.8 per 1,000 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Connah's Quay and Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has 1 schools.

Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricConnah's QuayElton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Total Schools01
Primary01
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Connah's Quay averages 457.0 Mbps – ahead of Elton (cheshire West And Chester)'s 429.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 96% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).

Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (457 vs 429 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Elton (cheshire West And Chester), scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Connah's Quay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).

Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £30,594 in Connah's Quay. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Connah's Quay has a population of 16,768 and Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has 3,518.

IndicatorConnah's QuayElton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Population16,7683,518
Median Age44.945
Median Household Income£30,594£31,498
Employment Rate57.9%57.2%
Owner Occupied71.8%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified29.2%35.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Connah's Quay and Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Connah's Quay and Elton (cheshire West And Chester) are approximately 11.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Connah's Quay or Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Connah's Quay is cheaper, with an average house price of £235,465.
Is Connah's Quay or Elton (cheshire West And Chester) safer?
Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Connah's Quay or Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Connah's Quay or Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Connah's Quay has faster average broadband at 457.0 Mbps.

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