Bebington vs Buckley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bebington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Buckley
£219,761
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Buckley
63.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Buckley
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Buckley
364.1
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Buckley
69.3
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Buckley
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £219,276, Bebington undercuts Buckley (£219,761) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Buckley it is a flat at £124,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Bebington (£238,044 vs £181,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bebington prices grew faster — 35% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBuckley has a crime rate of 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Bebington at 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington 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 North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bebington and Buckley. Bebington has 23 schools and Buckley has 0 schools.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bebington | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 0 |
| Primary | 18 | 0 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bebington averages 474.9 Mbps – ahead of Buckley's 364.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 93.1% in Buckley. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 67.8% in Buckley.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (475 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bebington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Buckley averages 69.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,322 in Buckley. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Buckley.
Bebington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45.9 in Buckley. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 68.8% in Buckley. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 54.8% in Buckley.
| Indicator | Bebington | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 14,268 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.8% |
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