Connah's Quay vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Connah's Quay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Connah's Quay
63.8
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Connah's Quay
N/A
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Connah's Quay
457
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Connah's Quay
71.1
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Connah's Quay
£30,594
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £235,465, Connah's Quay undercuts Holywell (flintshire) (£242,592) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Holywell (flintshire) (£125,428 vs £81,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Connah's Quay prices grew faster — 38% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesHolywell (flintshire) has a crime rate of 63.7 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 Holywell (flintshire) 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 Holywell (flintshire). Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Connah's Quay | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Connah's Quay averages 457.0 Mbps – ahead of Holywell (flintshire)'s 431.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (457 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Connah's Quay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Holywell (flintshire) averages 69.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
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 £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire). The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Connah's Quay | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,768 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.8% |
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