Gobowen vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gwersyllt is about 11% cheaper on average. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gobowen
£226,823
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Gobowen
48.3
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gobowen
100.0%
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gobowen
364.7
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Gobowen
69.1
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Gobowen
£29,576
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Gwersyllt more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £205,144 versus £226,823 in Gobowen. The most affordable entry point in Gobowen is a flat at £124,500, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Gobowen (£366,030 vs £265,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gwersyllt prices grew faster — 48% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Gobowen (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Gwersyllt (85 per 1,000), a 76% difference. The most common crime category in Gobowen 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 West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Gobowen and Gwersyllt. Gobowen has 1 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gobowen | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gobowen enjoy 364.7 Mbps on average, while Gwersyllt lags behind at 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.6% of premises in Gobowen and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 63.8% in Gobowen and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Gobowen is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (365 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gwersyllt is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Gobowen's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Gobowen and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 59.2% of homes in Gobowen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Gobowen has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Gobowen has a population of 3,046 while Gwersyllt has 7,660. Median household income is £29,576 in Gobowen and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 48.1 in Gobowen and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 56% in Gobowen and 55.2% in Gwersyllt.
| Indicator | Gobowen | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.6% |
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