Buckley vs Ellesmere Port
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Ellesmere Port is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Ellesmere Port
£211,966
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Ellesmere Port
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Ellesmere Port
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Ellesmere Port
446.8
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Ellesmere Port
69.8
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Ellesmere Port
£31,312
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £211,966, Ellesmere Port undercuts Buckley (£219,761) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Ellesmere Port it is a flat at £103,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Buckley (£124,812 vs £103,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere Port prices grew faster — 31% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBuckley has a crime rate of 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Ellesmere Port at 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port. Buckley has 0 schools and Ellesmere Port has 23 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Ellesmere Port School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buckley | Ellesmere Port |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 23 |
| Primary | 0 | 20 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ellesmere Port averages 446.8 Mbps – ahead of Buckley's 364.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 96.8% in Ellesmere Port. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 86.9% in Ellesmere Port.
Ellesmere Port is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (447 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ellesmere Port, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,164 in Ellesmere Port. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Ellesmere Port.
Ellesmere Port has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 45.2 in Ellesmere Port. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 55.2% in Ellesmere Port. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 66.7% in Ellesmere Port. Buckley has a population of 14,268 and Ellesmere Port has 65,200.
| Indicator | Buckley | Ellesmere Port |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 65,200 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £31,311.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 33.6% |
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