Connah's Quay vs Gresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Connah's Quay offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Gresford
£359,380
Crime Rate
Connah's Quay
63.8
Gresford
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Connah's Quay
N/A
Gresford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Connah's Quay
457
Gresford
425.4
EPC Rating
Connah's Quay
71.1
Gresford
70.4
Median Income
Connah's Quay
£30,594
Gresford
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Connah's Quay is £235,465, which is 34% less than Gresford at £359,380. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Gresford it is a terraced at £211,922.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Gresford (£483,211 vs £305,221).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gresford prices grew faster — 39% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Connah's Quay (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Gresford (84.9 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Gresford 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 Connah's Quay and Gresford. Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Gresford has 0 schools.
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
Gresford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Connah's Quay | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Connah's Quay offers faster average downloads at 457.0 Mbps, compared to 425.4 Mbps in Gresford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 94.6% in Gresford. Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 82.9% in Gresford.
Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (457 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Connah's Quay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Gresford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,227 in Gresford. 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Gresford.
Connah's Quay has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,594 in Connah's Quay and £30,044 in Gresford. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 44.5 in Gresford. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 57% in Gresford. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 67.2% in Gresford.
| Indicator | Connah's Quay | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,768 | 4,948 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.1% |
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