Town comparison
Connah's Quay vs Meols
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Connah's Quay is about 44% cheaper on average. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Meols
£423,612
Crime Rate
Connah's Quay
63.8
Meols
70.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Connah's Quay
N/A
Meols
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Connah's Quay
457
Meols
467
EPC Rating
Connah's Quay
71.1
Meols
68.2
Median Income
Connah's Quay
£30,594
Meols
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Connah's Quay is £235,465, which is 44% less than Meols at £423,612. The most affordable entry point in Connah's Quay is a flat at £81,250, while in Meols it is a terraced at £268,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 60% pricier in Meols (£413,087 vs £166,106).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Meols prices grew faster — 40% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Connah's Quay (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Meols (70.1 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Connah's Quay is violent-crime, while in Meols 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 Meols. Connah's Quay has 0 schools and Meols has 1 schools.
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
Meols School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Connah's Quay | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Meols offers faster average downloads at 467.0 Mbps, compared to 457.0 Mbps in Connah's Quay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Connah's Quay and 99.1% in Meols. Gigabit availability stands at 89.4% in Connah's Quay and 92.2% in Meols.
Meols is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (467 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Connah's Quay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in Meols. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Connah's Quay and £1,226 in Meols. 65.1% of homes in Connah's Quay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Meols.
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 Meols and £30,594 in Connah's Quay. The median age is 44.9 in Connah's Quay and 45.4 in Meols. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Connah's Quay and 53.2% in Meols. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Connah's Quay versus 65% in Meols.
| Indicator | Connah's Quay | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,768 | 5,023 |
| 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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