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Living in Broughton (Flintshire): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broughton (Flintshire) scores 56/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Broughton (Flintshire) most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the CH4 postcode district, Broughton (Flintshire) ranks 2nd.

The CH4 district averages 61/100, putting Broughton (Flintshire) 5 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (83). On the national picture that lands Broughton (Flintshire) in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CH4 postcode district.

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Broughton (Flintshire) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CH4 0AA CH4 7AB CH4 8AA CH4 9AA CH4 CH5

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 134 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 83 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Other theft 31 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bretton Road 114 crimes
  2. 2 Vickers' Way 60 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 24 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital3.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital15.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km
GP capacity1,938 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
83
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Flintshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 135 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.4%Student3.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary28.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.5%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
64
Council tax Flintshire · 2025-26
A £1,497
B £1,747
C £1,996
D £2,246
E £2,745
F £3,244
G £3,743
H £4,492
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Hawarden 2.3 mi
Buckley 3.3 mi
Shotton 3.6 mi
J12 M53 5.8 mi
J12 M53 6 mi
J11 M53 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 31
Detached £330,000 12
Semi-detached £220,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£172k £225k £280k £334k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Higher Kinnerton 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hawarden 61 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dodleston 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aston (Flintshire) 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Penyffordd 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shotton 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
Saughall 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Padeswood 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 3.8 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Buckley 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton (Flintshire) a nice place to live?

Broughton (Flintshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broughton (Flintshire) is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Broughton (Flintshire)?

Broughton (Flintshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 399 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Broughton (Flintshire)?

The current median house price in Broughton (Flintshire) is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Broughton (Flintshire)

CH4 61 ⇄
CH5 52 ⇄

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