Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Hope (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool 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
| Metric | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,518 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 29.1% |
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