Connah's Quay vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Gwersyllt is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Connah's Quay
63.8
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Connah's Quay
N/A
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Connah's Quay
457
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Connah's Quay
71.1
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Connah's Quay
£30,594
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Connah's Quay commands an average of £235,465, compared with £205,144 in Gwersyllt – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Gwersyllt (£120,375 vs £81,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gwersyllt prices grew faster — 48% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesConnah's Quay has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Gwersyllt at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Gwersyllt 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 Gwersyllt. Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Connah's Quay | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 457.0 Mbps in Connah's Quay and 263.7 Mbps in Gwersyllt. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (457 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Connah's Quay, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Gwersyllt. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Connah's Quay has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,594 in Connah's Quay and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 55.2% in Gwersyllt. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 66.7% in Gwersyllt. Connah's Quay has a population of 16,768 and Gwersyllt has 7,660.
| Indicator | Connah's Quay | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,768 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.6% |
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