Buckley vs Rhosllannerchrugog
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Buckley is about 5% cheaper on average. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Rhosllannerchrugog
£232,447
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Rhosllannerchrugog
84.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Rhosllannerchrugog
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Rhosllannerchrugog
304.7
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Rhosllannerchrugog
69.4
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Rhosllannerchrugog
£29,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Buckley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,761 versus £232,447 in Rhosllannerchrugog. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Rhosllannerchrugog it is a flat at £111,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Buckley (£176,095 vs £150,553).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckley prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.9 offences per 1,000 people, Buckley is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Rhosllannerchrugog's 84.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Rhosllannerchrugog 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 Rhosllannerchrugog. Buckley has 0 schools and Rhosllannerchrugog has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Rhosllannerchrugog School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Rhosllannerchrugog |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Buckley enjoy 364.1 Mbps on average, while Rhosllannerchrugog lags behind at 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 95.2% in Rhosllannerchrugog. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 52.5% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
Buckley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (364 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Rhosllannerchrugog is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Buckley's band D (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,319 in Rhosllannerchrugog. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
Rhosllannerchrugog has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Buckley has a population of 14,268 while Rhosllannerchrugog has 12,789. Median household income is £29,535 in Rhosllannerchrugog and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 46 in Rhosllannerchrugog. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 56% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
| Indicator | Buckley | Rhosllannerchrugog |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 12,789 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £29,535 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 30.8% |
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