Gobowen vs Gresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gobowen wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gobowen
£226,823
Gresford
£359,380
Crime Rate
Gobowen
48.3
Gresford
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gobowen
100.0%
Gresford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gobowen
364.7
Gresford
425.4
EPC Rating
Gobowen
69.1
Gresford
70.4
Median Income
Gobowen
£29,576
Gresford
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £226,823, Gobowen undercuts Gresford (£359,380) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gobowen is a flat at £124,500, while in Gresford it is a terraced at £211,922.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Gresford (£211,922 vs £154,067).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gobowen prices grew faster — 46% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Gobowen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Gresford. The most common crime category in Gobowen is violent-crime, while in Gresford 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 West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Gobowen and Gresford. Gobowen has 1 schools and Gresford has 0 schools.
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gresford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gobowen | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gresford averages 425.4 Mbps – ahead of Gobowen's 364.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.6% of premises in Gobowen and 94.6% in Gresford. Gigabit availability stands at 63.8% in Gobowen and 82.9% in Gresford.
Gresford is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (425 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gresford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Gobowen averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Gobowen and £1,227 in Gresford. 59.2% of homes in Gobowen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Gresford.
Gresford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,044 in Gresford and £29,576 in Gobowen. The median age is 48.1 in Gobowen and 44.5 in Gresford. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Gobowen versus 67.2% in Gresford. Employment rates stand at 56% in Gobowen and 57% in Gresford.
| Indicator | Gobowen | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 4,948 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.1% |
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