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Connah's Quay vs Flint

Which is better to live in? 3.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Flint is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Flint has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Connah's Quay

£235,465

Flint

£192,308

Crime Rate

Connah's Quay

63.8

Flint

63.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Connah's Quay

N/A

Flint

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Connah's Quay

457

Flint

461.4

EPC Rating

Connah's Quay

71.1

Flint

71.1

Median Income

Connah's Quay

£30,594

Flint

£30,594

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £192,308, Flint undercuts Connah's Quay (£235,465) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Flint it is a terraced at £144,837.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Connah's Quay (£305,221 vs £270,141).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Connah's Quay prices grew faster — 38% vs 17%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Flint has a crime rate of 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Connah's Quay at 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Flint 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 Flint. Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Flint has 0 schools.

Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown

Flint School Inspection Breakdown

MetricConnah's QuayFlint
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Flint averages 461.4 Mbps – ahead of Connah's Quay's 457.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 96.8% in Flint. Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 91.2% in Flint.

Flint is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (461 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Connah's Quay has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,594 in Connah's Quay and £30,594 in Flint. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 44.9 in Flint. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 57.9% in Flint. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 71.8% in Flint. Connah's Quay has a population of 16,768 and Flint has 12,776.

IndicatorConnah's QuayFlint
Population16,76812,776
Median Age44.944.9
Median Household Income£30,594£30,594
Employment Rate57.9%57.9%
Owner Occupied71.8%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.2%29.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Connah's Quay and Flint?
Connah's Quay and Flint are approximately 3.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Connah's Quay or Flint?
Flint is cheaper, with an average house price of £192,308.
Is Connah's Quay or Flint safer?
Flint has the lower crime rate at 63.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Connah's Quay or Flint?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Connah's Quay or Flint?
Flint has faster average broadband at 461.4 Mbps.

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