Town comparison
Gobowen vs Llay
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gobowen wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gobowen
£226,823
Llay
£248,762
Crime Rate
Gobowen
48.3
Llay
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gobowen
100.0%
Llay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gobowen
364.7
Llay
425.4
EPC Rating
Gobowen
69.1
Llay
70.4
Median Income
Gobowen
£29,576
Llay
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £226,823, Gobowen undercuts Llay (£248,762) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gobowen is a flat at £124,500, while in Llay it is a semi-detached at £176,420.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Gobowen (£366,030 vs £297,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llay prices grew faster — 85% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Gobowen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 84.7 per 1,000 in Llay. The most common crime category in Gobowen is violent-crime, while in Llay 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 Llay. Gobowen has 1 schools and Llay has 0 schools.
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Llay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gobowen | Llay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Llay 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 Llay. Gigabit availability stands at 63.8% in Gobowen and 82.9% in Llay.
Llay is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (425 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Llay, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Gobowen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Gobowen and £1,227 in Llay. 59.2% of homes in Gobowen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Llay.
Llay 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 Llay and £29,576 in Gobowen. The median age is 48.1 in Gobowen and 44.5 in Llay. Employment rates stand at 56% in Gobowen and 57% in Llay. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Gobowen versus 67.2% in Llay. Gobowen has a population of 3,046 and Llay has 4,666.
| Indicator | Gobowen | Llay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 4,666 |
| 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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