Buckley vs Greasby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Buckley offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Greasby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Greasby
£265,297
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Greasby
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Greasby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Greasby
480
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Greasby
68.2
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Greasby
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Buckley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,761 versus £265,297 in Greasby. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Greasby it is a flat at £120,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Greasby (£271,000 vs £181,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Greasby prices grew faster — 50% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Greasby (53 per 1,000) compared to Buckley (63.9 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Greasby 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 Greasby. Buckley has 0 schools and Greasby has 4 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Greasby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buckley | Greasby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 4 |
| Primary | 0 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Greasby enjoy 480.0 Mbps on average, while Buckley lags behind at 364.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 99.3% in Greasby. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 95.3% in Greasby.
Greasby is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (480 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Buckley is band D (score 69.3), ahead of Greasby's band C (score 68.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,226 in Greasby. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Greasby.
Buckley has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Buckley has a population of 14,268 while Greasby has 9,175. Median household income is £31,125 in Greasby and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 45.4 in Greasby. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 53.2% in Greasby.
| Indicator | Buckley | Greasby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 9,175 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 31.5% |
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