Brynteg vs Buckley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Buckley is about 5% cheaper on average. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Buckley
£219,761
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Buckley
63.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Buckley
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Buckley
364.1
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Buckley
69.3
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Buckley
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Buckley is £219,761, which is 5% less than Brynteg at £231,448. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Buckley it is a flat at £124,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Brynteg (£318,075 vs £293,153).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.9 offences per 1,000 people, Buckley is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Brynteg's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brynteg 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 Brynteg and Buckley. Brynteg has 0 schools and Buckley has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Buckley offers faster average downloads at 364.1 Mbps, compared to 263.7 Mbps in Brynteg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 93.1% in Buckley. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 67.8% in Buckley.
Buckley is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (364 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brynteg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,322 in Buckley. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Buckley.
Brynteg has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,438 in Brynteg and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 45.9 in Buckley. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 54.8% in Buckley. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 68.8% in Buckley.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 14,268 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.8% |
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