Buckley vs Shotton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Shotton offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Shotton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Shotton
£167,332
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Shotton
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Shotton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Shotton
457
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Shotton
71.1
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Shotton
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Shotton is £167,332, which is 31% less than Buckley at £219,761. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Shotton it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Buckley (£176,095 vs £120,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shotton prices grew faster — 42% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Shotton (63.8 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 Shotton 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 Shotton. Buckley has 0 schools and Shotton has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Shotton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shotton offers faster average downloads at 457.0 Mbps, compared to 364.1 Mbps in Buckley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 97.2% in Shotton. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 89.4% in Shotton.
Shotton is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (457 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Shotton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.3 (band D) in Buckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,221 in Shotton. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Shotton.
Shotton 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 Shotton and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 44.9 in Shotton. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 57.9% in Shotton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 71.8% in Shotton.
| Indicator | Buckley | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 6,500 |
| 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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