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Buckley: Bistre East

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About

Buckley lies in the Bistre East ward of Flintshire, situated on a ridge between the Alyn and Dee river valleys. The town's layout and history are deeply connected to its industrial past, particularly brick, tile, and pottery manufacturing. This legacy is evident in the local architecture and street patterns. The area is primarily residential with several local shopping precincts serving the community.

A notable local feature is the heritage of Buckley's ceramic industry, with surviving bottle kilns integrated into modern developments. The surrounding landscape includes areas of reclaimed industrial land now used for recreation. Community facilities are centred along the main roads, with housing estates extending into the neighbouring wards.

Area overview

On average Buckley: Bistre East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buckley: Bistre East is £46,072 per year. Buckley: Bistre East is home to around 4,257 people, with a population density of about 1,261.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buckley: Bistre East Population
4,257
Population density
1,261.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.52(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.49(+62%)
Shoplifting
14.8(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.99(-1%)
Other theft
7.52(+49%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,070
95.63%
Other White
79
1.86%
Irish
17
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.31%
Indian
10
0.23%
Total population: 4,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
937
26.74%
Level 3 (A level)
713
20.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
573
16.35%
No qualifications
573
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
356
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 3,504

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
714
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
698
36.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
12.92%
Social rents from council
166
8.72%
Other forms of private rent
37
1.94%
Total households: 1,904

Property prices in Buckley: Bistre East

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Buckley: Bistre East area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £398,680.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Buckley: Bistre East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckley: Bistre East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£275,000
Flats2£112,000
Semi-Detached22£184,000
Terraced7£135,000

10 years median price trend in Buckley: Bistre East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre East.

All postcodes in Buckley: Bistre East

CH72AJ

Westbrook Drive

CH73DP

Colliers Way

CH73AN

Fern Leigh

CH73GF

Jacobean Way

CH72DP

Buckley: Bistre East

CH73AF

Gardenside

CH72EP

Brunswick Road

CH73AT

Brickfields

CH73BB

Little Mountain Road

CH73BW

Avondale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.