Connah's Quay vs Hoylake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
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 WalesProperty 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 WalesConnah'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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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.
| Metric | Connah's Quay | Hoylake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Connah's Quay | Hoylake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,768 | 5,311 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 31.5% |
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