Buckley vs Denbigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Buckley is about 9% cheaper on average. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Denbigh
£240,367
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Denbigh
96.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Denbigh
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Denbigh
338.5
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Denbigh
67.4
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Denbigh
£26,124
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Buckley is £219,761, which is 9% less than Denbigh at £240,367. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Denbigh it is a terraced at £145,639.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Denbigh (£159,950 vs £124,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckley prices grew faster — 30% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Buckley (63.9 per 1,000) compared to Denbigh (96 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Denbigh 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 Denbigh. Buckley has 0 schools and Denbigh has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Denbigh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Denbigh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 338.5 Mbps in Denbigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 80.1% in Denbigh. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 64.5% in Denbigh.
Buckley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (364 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Buckley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band D) versus 67.4 (band D) in Denbigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,436 in Denbigh. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Denbigh.
Buckley has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,910 in Buckley and £26,124 in Denbigh. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 48.2 in Denbigh. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 51.2% in Denbigh. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 67.2% in Denbigh.
| Indicator | Buckley | Denbigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 8,072 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £26,124 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 31.4% |
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