Gobowen vs Hope (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gobowen is about 38% cheaper on average. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gobowen
£226,823
Hope (Flintshire)
£366,849
Crime Rate
Gobowen
48.3
Hope (Flintshire)
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gobowen
100.0%
Hope (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gobowen
364.7
Hope (Flintshire)
425.4
EPC Rating
Gobowen
69.1
Hope (Flintshire)
70.4
Median Income
Gobowen
£29,576
Hope (Flintshire)
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Gobowen is £226,823, which is 38% less than Hope (flintshire) at £366,849. The most affordable entry point in Gobowen is a flat at £124,500, while in Hope (flintshire) it is a terraced at £217,351.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Hope (flintshire) (£290,000 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gobowen prices grew faster — 46% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Gobowen (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Hope (flintshire) (63.8 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Gobowen 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 West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Gobowen and Hope (flintshire). Gobowen has 1 schools and Hope (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hope (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gobowen | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hope (flintshire) offers faster average downloads at 425.4 Mbps, compared to 364.7 Mbps in Gobowen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.6% of premises in Gobowen and 94.6% in Hope (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 63.8% in Gobowen and 82.9% in Hope (flintshire).
Hope (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (425 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hope (flintshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Gobowen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Gobowen and £1,227 in Hope (flintshire). 59.2% of homes in Gobowen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hope (flintshire).
Hope (flintshire) 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 Hope (flintshire) and £29,576 in Gobowen. The median age is 48.1 in Gobowen and 44.5 in Hope (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 56% in Gobowen and 57% in Hope (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Gobowen versus 67.2% in Hope (flintshire).
| Indicator | Gobowen | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 4,000 |
| 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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