Buckley vs Wrexham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Buckley wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Buckley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckley
£219,761
Wrexham
£232,447
Crime Rate
Buckley
63.9
Wrexham
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckley
N/A
Wrexham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckley
364.1
Wrexham
336.3
EPC Rating
Buckley
69.3
Wrexham
69.8
Median Income
Buckley
£27,910
Wrexham
£29,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £219,761, Buckley undercuts Wrexham (£232,447) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Buckley is a flat at £124,812, while in Wrexham 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 WalesResidents of Buckley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.9 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Wrexham. The most common crime category in Buckley is violent-crime, while in Wrexham 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 Wrexham. Buckley has 0 schools and Wrexham has 0 schools.
Buckley School Inspection Breakdown
Wrexham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckley | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Buckley averages 364.1 Mbps – ahead of Wrexham's 336.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Buckley and 91.7% in Wrexham. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Buckley and 61.7% in Wrexham.
Buckley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (364 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wrexham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Buckley averages 69.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Buckley and £1,233 in Wrexham. 57.6% of homes in Buckley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Wrexham.
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 £29,494 in Wrexham and £27,910 in Buckley. The median age is 45.9 in Buckley and 44 in Wrexham. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckley versus 62.5% in Wrexham. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Buckley and 56% in Wrexham.
| Indicator | Buckley | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,268 | 44,277 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £27,910 | £29,494 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.1% |
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