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Buckley vs Connah's Quay

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Connah'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.

School 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

MetricBuckleyConnah's Quay
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorBuckleyConnah's Quay
Population14,26816,768
Median Age45.944.9
Median Household Income£27,910£30,594
Employment Rate54.8%57.9%
Owner Occupied68.8%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.8%29.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Buckley and Connah's Quay?
Buckley and Connah's Quay are approximately 3.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Buckley or Connah's Quay?
Buckley is cheaper, with an average house price of £219,761.
Is Buckley or Connah's Quay safer?
Connah's Quay has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Buckley or Connah's Quay?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Buckley or Connah's Quay?
Connah's Quay has faster average broadband at 457.0 Mbps.

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