Broughton (Flintshire) vs Buckley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
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 WalesBuyers 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 WalesCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Broughton (Flintshire) | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Broughton (Flintshire) | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,532 | 14,268 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,046 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.8% |
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