Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Buckley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£207,806
Buckley
£219,761
Crime Rate
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
84.9
Buckley
63.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
N/A
Buckley
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
304.7
Buckley
364.1
EPC Rating
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
69.4
Buckley
69.3
Median Income
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£29,535
Buckley
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Buckley commands an average of £219,761, compared with £207,806 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is a terraced at £121,667, while in Buckley it is a flat at £124,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Buckley (£176,095 vs £121,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Acrefair And Cefn Mawr prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBuckley has a crime rate of 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Acrefair And Cefn Mawr at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is violent-crime, while in Buckley 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 WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Buckley. Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has 0 schools and Buckley has 0 schools.
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr School Inspection Breakdown
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 364.1 Mbps in Buckley and 304.7 Mbps in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 93.1% in Buckley. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 67.8% in Buckley.
Buckley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (364 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Acrefair And Cefn Mawr, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £1,322 in Buckley. 58.4% of homes in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Buckley.
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,535 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 46 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 45.9 in Buckley. Employment rates stand at 56% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 54.8% in Buckley. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr versus 68.8% in Buckley. Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has a population of 6,905 and Buckley has 14,268.
| Indicator | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,905 | 14,268 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.8% |
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