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Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Hope (Flintshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is about 14% cheaper on average. Hope (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

£316,993

Hope (Flintshire)

£366,849

Crime Rate

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.8

Hope (Flintshire)

63.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Hope (Flintshire)

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

429.1

Hope (Flintshire)

425.4

EPC Rating

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

71.5

Hope (Flintshire)

70.4

Median Income

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,498

Hope (Flintshire)

£30,044

The average house price in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is £316,993, which is 14% less than Hope (flintshire) at £366,849. The most affordable entry point in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £182,400, while in Hope (flintshire) it is a terraced at £217,351.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£327,058 vs £232,958).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 44% vs 35%.

Crime is lower in Hope (flintshire) (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (66.8 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Hope (flintshire). Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has 1 schools and Hope (flintshire) has 0 schools.

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hope (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

MetricElton (Cheshire West and Chester)Hope (Flintshire)
Total Schools10
Primary10
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Elton (cheshire West And Chester) offers faster average downloads at 429.1 Mbps, compared to 425.4 Mbps in Hope (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 94.6% in Hope (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 82.9% in Hope (flintshire).

Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (429 vs 425 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Hope (flintshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,227 in Hope (flintshire). 72.1% of homes in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hope (flintshire).

Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £30,044 in Hope (flintshire). The median age is 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 44.5 in Hope (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 57% in Hope (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) versus 67.2% in Hope (flintshire).

IndicatorElton (Cheshire West and Chester)Hope (Flintshire)
Population3,5184,000
Median Age4544.5
Median Household Income£31,498£30,044
Employment Rate57.2%57%
Owner Occupied68.3%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%29.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Hope (flintshire)?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Hope (flintshire) are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Hope (flintshire)?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is cheaper, with an average house price of £316,993.
Is Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Hope (flintshire) safer?
Hope (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Hope (flintshire)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Hope (flintshire)?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has faster average broadband at 429.1 Mbps.

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