Buckley vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gwersyllt is about 7% cheaper on average. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Gwersyllt is £205,144, which is 7% less than Buckley at £219,761. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Buckley (£176,095 vs £155,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gwersyllt prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Buckley (63.9 per 1,000) compared to Gwersyllt (85 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Gwersyllt 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 Gwersyllt. Buckley has 0 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 263.7 Mbps in Gwersyllt. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Buckley is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (364 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gwersyllt are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Buckley has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,438 in Gwersyllt and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 55.2% in Gwersyllt. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 66.7% in Gwersyllt.
| Indicator | Buckley | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.6% |
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