Buckley vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Buckley is about 9% cheaper on average. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Buckley is £219,761, which is 9% less than Holywell (flintshire) at £242,592. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Buckley (£176,095 vs £144,499).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holywell (flintshire) prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Holywell (flintshire) (63.7 per 1,000) compared to Buckley (63.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Holywell (flintshire) 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 Holywell (flintshire). Buckley has 0 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holywell (flintshire) offers faster average downloads at 431.0 Mbps, compared to 364.1 Mbps in Buckley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Holywell (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (431 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Buckley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band D) versus 69.3 (band D) in Holywell (flintshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
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 £27,910 in Buckley and £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire). The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Buckley | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.8% |
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