Buckley vs Flint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Flint offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Flint has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Flint
£192,308
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Flint
63.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Flint
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Flint
461.4
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Flint
71.1
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Flint
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Flint is £192,308, which is 14% less than Buckley at £219,761. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Flint it is a terraced at £144,837.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Buckley (£176,095 vs £144,837).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckley prices grew faster — 30% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.6 offences per 1,000 people, Flint is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Buckley's 63.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Flint 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 Flint. Buckley has 0 schools and Flint has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Flint School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Flint offers faster average downloads at 461.4 Mbps, compared to 364.1 Mbps in Buckley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 96.8% in Flint. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 91.2% in Flint.
Flint is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (461 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Flint are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,221 in Flint. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Flint.
Flint 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 Flint and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 44.9 in Flint. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 57.9% in Flint. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 71.8% in Flint.
| Indicator | Buckley | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 12,776 |
| 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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