Buckley vs Hawarden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Buckley wins on house prices with a 49% gap. Hawarden has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Hawarden
£430,424
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Hawarden
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Hawarden
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Hawarden
457
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Hawarden
71.1
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Hawarden
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Hawarden commands an average of £430,424, compared with £219,761 in Buckley – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Hawarden it is a terraced at £246,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Hawarden (£252,676 vs £181,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hawarden prices grew faster — 85% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Hawarden experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.7 per 1,000 versus 63.9 per 1,000 in Buckley. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Hawarden 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 Hawarden. Buckley has 0 schools and Hawarden has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Hawarden School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Hawarden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 457.0 Mbps in Hawarden and 364.1 Mbps in Buckley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 97.2% in Hawarden. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 89.4% in Hawarden.
Hawarden is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (457 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hawarden, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,221 in Hawarden. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Hawarden.
Hawarden 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 Hawarden and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 44.9 in Hawarden. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 57.9% in Hawarden. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 71.8% in Hawarden. Buckley has a population of 14,268 and Hawarden has 12,590.
| Indicator | Buckley | Hawarden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 12,590 |
| 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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