Buckley vs Gresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Buckley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Gresford
£359,380
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Gresford
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Gresford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Gresford
425.4
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Gresford
70.4
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Gresford
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £219,761, Buckley undercuts Gresford (£359,380) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Gresford it is a terraced at £211,922.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Gresford (£483,211 vs £293,153).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gresford prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBuckley has a crime rate of 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Gresford at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Gresford 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 Gresford. Buckley has 0 schools and Gresford has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Gresford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gresford averages 425.4 Mbps – ahead of Buckley's 364.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 94.6% in Gresford. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 82.9% in Gresford.
Gresford is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (425 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gresford, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,227 in Gresford. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Gresford.
Gresford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,044 in Gresford and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 44.5 in Gresford. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 57% in Gresford. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 67.2% in Gresford. Buckley has a population of 14,268 and Gresford has 4,948.
| Indicator | Buckley | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 4,948 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.1% |
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