Flint vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Flint offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Flint has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Flint
£192,308
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Flint
63.6
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Flint
N/A
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Flint
461.4
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Flint
71.1
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Flint
£30,594
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Flint is £192,308, which is 6% less than Gwersyllt at £205,144. The most affordable entry point in Flint is a terraced at £144,837, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Gwersyllt (£193,183 vs £158,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gwersyllt prices grew faster — 48% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Flint (63.6 per 1,000) compared to Gwersyllt (85 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Flint is violent-crime, while in Gwersyllt 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 Flint and Gwersyllt. Flint has 0 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Flint School Inspection Breakdown
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Flint | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Flint offers faster average downloads at 461.4 Mbps, compared to 263.7 Mbps in Gwersyllt. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Flint and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Flint and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Flint is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (461 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Flint are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Gwersyllt. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Flint and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 65.1% of homes in Flint have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Flint has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,594 in Flint and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 44.9 in Flint and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Flint and 55.2% in Gwersyllt. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Flint versus 66.7% in Gwersyllt.
| Indicator | Flint | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,776 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.6% |
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