Town comparison
Connah's Quay vs Liverpool
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Connah's Quay offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Liverpool
£242,146
Crime Rate
Connah's Quay
63.8
Liverpool
123.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Connah's Quay
N/A
Liverpool
88.7%
Avg Download Speed
Connah's Quay
457
Liverpool
348.9
EPC Rating
Connah's Quay
71.1
Liverpool
71.2
Median Income
Connah's Quay
£30,594
Liverpool
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Connah's Quay is £235,465, which is 3% less than Liverpool at £242,146. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Liverpool it is a flat at £146,914.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Liverpool (£146,914 vs £81,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liverpool prices grew faster — 45% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Connah's Quay (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Liverpool (123.5 per 1,000), a 94% difference. The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Liverpool 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 Liverpool. Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Liverpool has 155 schools.
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
Liverpool School Inspection Breakdown
88.7% of 155 schools (121 primary, 34 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Connah's Quay | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 155 |
| Primary | 0 | 121 |
| Secondary | 0 | 34 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 88.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Connah's Quay offers faster average downloads at 457.0 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Liverpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 75.4% in Liverpool. Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 56.1% in Liverpool.
Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (457 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Liverpool are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 71.1 (band C) in Connah's Quay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,072 in Liverpool. 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Liverpool.
Liverpool has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,594 in Connah's Quay and £28,520.5 in Liverpool. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 43.3 in Liverpool. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 52.4% in Liverpool. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 56.7% in Liverpool.
| Indicator | Connah's Quay | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,768 | 506,768 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 30.4% |
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