Buckley vs Helsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Buckley is about 12% cheaper on average. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Helsby
£250,268
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Helsby
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Helsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Helsby
392.4
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Helsby
71.5
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Helsby
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Buckley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,761 versus £250,268 in Helsby. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Helsby it is a flat at £91,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Buckley (£124,812 vs £91,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckley prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Buckley (63.9 per 1,000) compared to Helsby (66.5 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Helsby 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 Helsby. Buckley has 0 schools and Helsby has 3 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Helsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buckley | Helsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Helsby enjoy 392.4 Mbps on average, while Buckley lags behind at 364.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 88% in Helsby. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 76% in Helsby.
Helsby is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (392 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Helsby is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Buckley's band D (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,103 in Helsby. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Helsby.
Helsby has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Buckley has a population of 14,268 while Helsby has 5,278. Median household income is £31,498 in Helsby and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 45 in Helsby. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 57.2% in Helsby.
| Indicator | Buckley | Helsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 5,278 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 35.7% |
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