Buckley vs Connah's Quay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Buckley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Connah's Quay
£235,465
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Connah's Quay
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Connah's Quay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Connah's Quay
457
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Connah's Quay
71.1
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Connah's Quay
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £219,761, Buckley undercuts Connah's Quay (£235,465) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Connah's Quay it is a flat at £81,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Buckley (£124,812 vs £81,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Connah's Quay prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesConnah's Quay has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Buckley at 63.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Connah's Quay 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 Buckley and Connah's Quay. Buckley has 0 schools and Connah's Quay has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Connah's Quay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Connah's Quay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Connah's Quay averages 457.0 Mbps – ahead of Buckley's 364.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 97.2% in Connah's Quay. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 89.4% in Connah's Quay.
Connah's Quay is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (457 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Connah's Quay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Buckley averages 69.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,221 in Connah's Quay. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Connah's Quay.
Connah's Quay has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,594 in Connah's Quay and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 44.9 in Connah's Quay. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 71.8% in Connah's Quay. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 57.9% in Connah's Quay.
| Indicator | Buckley | Connah's Quay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 16,768 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.2% |
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