Connah's Quay vs Hope (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Connah's Quay wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Hope (Flintshire)
£366,849
Crime Rate
Connah's Quay
63.8
Hope (Flintshire)
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Connah's Quay
N/A
Hope (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Connah's Quay
457
Hope (Flintshire)
425.4
EPC Rating
Connah's Quay
71.1
Hope (Flintshire)
70.4
Median Income
Connah's Quay
£30,594
Hope (Flintshire)
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Hope (flintshire) commands an average of £366,849, compared with £235,465 in Connah's Quay – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Hope (flintshire) it is a terraced at £217,351.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Hope (flintshire) (£290,000 vs £81,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Connah's Quay prices grew faster — 38% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Connah's Quay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.8 per 1,000 versus 63.8 per 1,000 in Hope (flintshire). The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Hope (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 Hope (flintshire). Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Hope (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
Hope (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Connah's Quay | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 425.4 Mbps in Hope (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 94.6% in Hope (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 82.9% in Hope (flintshire).
Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (457 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Connah's Quay, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Hope (flintshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,227 in Hope (flintshire). 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hope (flintshire).
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 Hope (flintshire). The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 44.5 in Hope (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 57% in Hope (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 67.2% in Hope (flintshire). Connah's Quay has a population of 16,768 and Hope (flintshire) has 4,000.
| Indicator | Connah's Quay | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,768 | 4,000 |
| 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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