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Broughton (Flintshire) vs Buckley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Buckley is about 96% cheaper on average. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broughton (Flintshire)

£430,424

Buckley

£219,761

Crime Rate

Broughton (Flintshire)

63.8

Buckley

63.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton (Flintshire)

N/A

Buckley

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Broughton (Flintshire)

395.6

Buckley

364.1

EPC Rating

Broughton (Flintshire)

71.3

Buckley

69.3

Median Income

Broughton (Flintshire)

£31,046

Buckley

£27,910

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Buyers will find Buckley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,761 versus £430,424 in Broughton (flintshire). The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Buckley it is a flat at £124,812.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Broughton (flintshire) (£246,000 vs £176,095).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 30%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime is lower in Broughton (flintshire) (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Buckley (63.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Broughton (flintshire) and Buckley. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Buckley has 0 schools.

Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

Buckley School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBroughton (Flintshire)Buckley
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Broughton (flintshire) enjoy 395.6 Mbps on average, while Buckley lags behind at 364.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 93.1% in Buckley. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 67.8% in Buckley.

Broughton (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (396 vs 364 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Broughton (flintshire) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Buckley's band D (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,322 in Buckley. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Buckley.

Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Broughton (flintshire) has a population of 6,532 while Buckley has 14,268. Median household income is £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire) and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 45.9 in Buckley. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 54.8% in Buckley.

IndicatorBroughton (Flintshire)Buckley
Population6,53214,268
Median Age4545.9
Median Household Income£31,046£27,910
Employment Rate57.5%54.8%
Owner Occupied70%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%29.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (flintshire) and Buckley?
Broughton (flintshire) and Buckley are approximately 3.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (flintshire) or Buckley?
Buckley is cheaper, with an average house price of £219,761.
Is Broughton (flintshire) or Buckley safer?
Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (flintshire) or Buckley?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (flintshire) or Buckley?
Broughton (flintshire) has faster average broadband at 395.6 Mbps.

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