Buckley vs Llangollen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Buckley wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Llangollen
£279,986
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Llangollen
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Llangollen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Llangollen
256.6
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Llangollen
68.6
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Llangollen
£27,360
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Llangollen commands an average of £279,986, compared with £219,761 in Buckley – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Llangollen it is a flat at £155,791.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Llangollen (£155,791 vs £124,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llangollen prices grew faster — 45% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Buckley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.9 per 1,000 versus 95.8 per 1,000 in Llangollen. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Llangollen 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 Llangollen. Buckley has 0 schools and Llangollen has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 364.1 Mbps in Buckley and 256.6 Mbps in Llangollen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 89.6% in Llangollen. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 41.7% in Llangollen.
Buckley is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (364 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Buckley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (D), while Llangollen averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,328 in Llangollen. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.9% in Llangollen.
Buckley has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,910 in Buckley and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 45.5 in Llangollen. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 64.2% in Llangollen. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 53.9% in Llangollen.
| Indicator | Buckley | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 3,048 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £27,360 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.8% |
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