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Connah's Quay vs Hoylake

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Connah's Quay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Connah's Quay

£235,465

Hoylake

£373,504

Crime Rate

Connah's Quay

63.8

Hoylake

70.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Connah's Quay

N/A

Hoylake

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Connah's Quay

457

Hoylake

467

EPC Rating

Connah's Quay

71.1

Hoylake

68.2

Median Income

Connah's Quay

£30,594

Hoylake

£31,125

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Hoylake commands an average of £373,504, compared with £235,465 in Connah's Quay – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Hoylake it is a flat at £218,094.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Hoylake (£218,094 vs £81,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Connah's Quay prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Connah's Quay has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Hoylake at 70 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Hoylake 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 Hoylake. Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Hoylake has 1 schools.

Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown

Hoylake School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricConnah's QuayHoylake
Total Schools01
Primary01
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 467.0 Mbps in Hoylake and 457.0 Mbps in Connah's Quay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 99.1% in Hoylake. Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 92.2% in Hoylake.

Hoylake is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (467 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Connah's Quay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Hoylake averages 68.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,226 in Hoylake. 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Hoylake.

Connah's Quay has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,125 in Hoylake and £30,594 in Connah's Quay. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 45.4 in Hoylake. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 65% in Hoylake. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 53.2% in Hoylake.

IndicatorConnah's QuayHoylake
Population16,7685,311
Median Age44.945.4
Median Household Income£30,594£31,125
Employment Rate57.9%53.2%
Owner Occupied71.8%65%
Degree-Level Qualified29.2%31.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Connah's Quay and Hoylake?
Connah's Quay and Hoylake are approximately 13.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Connah's Quay or Hoylake?
Connah's Quay is cheaper, with an average house price of £235,465.
Is Connah's Quay or Hoylake safer?
Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Connah's Quay or Hoylake?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Connah's Quay or Hoylake?
Hoylake has faster average broadband at 467.0 Mbps.

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