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Buckley: Bistre West

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About

Buckley is situated within the Bistre West ward of Flintshire, featuring a mix of residential streets and local commercial activity. The area is primarily known for its historical connection to the pottery and brickmaking industries, which shaped its development. Housing includes traditional terraced homes and more modern estates, providing a practical living environment for its residents.

The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and areas of green space, with the nearby Buckley Mountain offering walking routes. Community facilities are centred around local schools and several places of worship. A notable local landmark is the old brickworks chimney, a remnant of the town's industrial past that stands within the urban area.

Area overview

On average Buckley: Bistre West has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 26% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buckley: Bistre West is £46,613 per year. Buckley: Bistre West is home to around 4,176 people, with a population density of about 3,038.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buckley: Bistre West Population
4,176
Population density
3,038.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.31(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.35(+56%)
Public order
6.7(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.99(-18%)
Other crime
2.87(+37%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,968
95%
Other White
92
2.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.55%
Irish
16
0.38%
Chinese
12
0.29%
Total population: 4,177

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
787
23.03%
No qualifications
728
21.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
625
18.29%
Level 3 (A level)
539
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
394
11.53%
Total 16+ residents: 3,418

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
562
30.09%
Owns with a mortgage
560
29.98%
Social rents from council
303
16.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
13.81%
Other social rented
133
7.12%
Total households: 1,868

Property prices in Buckley: Bistre West

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £229K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Buckley: Bistre West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckley: Bistre West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£252,000£273
Semi-Detached26£174,250£234
Terraced7£151,000£242
Flats1£140,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buckley: Bistre West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,250£104,000£135,000£112,000
2017£185,000£102,000£127,000£127,500
2018£178,000£103,000£145,200£110,000
2019£175,000£111,500£146,000£114,500
2020£185,000£97,016£145,000£110,750
2021£212,000£120,250£164,500£122,000
2022£190,000£124,250£168,750£126,500
2023£234,500£119,750£181,500£135,000
2024£281,750£109,000£160,000£169,608
2025£230,000£132,500£171,750£145,500
2026£249,000£210,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£145£166£121
2017£191£159£168£133
2018£193£160£181£125
2019£201£162£181£144
2020£192£161£164£144
2021£232£164£205£147
2022£198£189£201£166
2023£237£159£224£251
2024£254£189£220£192
2025£238£188£220£232
2026£316£239£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckley: Bistre West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Buckley: Bistre West

Is Buckley: Bistre West safe?

Buckley: Bistre West records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Buckley: Bistre West?

The median sale price in Buckley: Bistre West is £185,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Buckley: Bistre West?

Buckley: Bistre West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Buckley: Bistre West sits around rank 840 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Buckley: Bistre West?

The average household income in Buckley: Bistre West is around £46,613 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Buckley: Bistre West?

Buckley: Bistre West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Carolyn Mary Preece (Labour Party) and Dan Rose (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Buckley: Bistre West

CH72PF

Stanley Road

CH72JZ

Alyn Road

CH72LP

Princess Avenue

CH72PE

Stanley Road

CH72PB

Bod Offa Drive

CH72QB

Bryn Awelon

CH72DD

Nant View Court

CH72JX

Alyn Road

CH72QF

Bryn Awelon

CH72LZ

Hillsview Road

CH72DY

Bryn Mawr

CH72PU

Nant Mawr Road

CH72LL

Hillary Grove

CH72BY

Powell Road

CH72NG

Mold Road

CH72LS

Princess Avenue

CH72QE

Pen Y Maes

CH72BP

Princess Avenue

CH72RF

West Court

CH72PH

Springfield Drive

CH72BJ

Nant Mawr Road

CH72LR

Princess Avenue

CH72LA

Terrig Crescent

CH72PG

Buckley: Bistre West

CH72BN

Padeswood Road

CH72NQ

Hewitts Lane

CH72LG

Clwyd Grove

CH72QA

Bryn Awelon

CH72JY

Alyn Road

CH72PY

Nant Mawr Crescent

CH72PT

Stanley Estate

CH72LE

Fraser Drive

CH72JT

Tabernacle Street

CH72LQ

Melbourne Road

CH72LD

Westbourne Crescent

CH72RB

The Brackens

CH72NA

Leeswood Road

CH72BX

Nant Glyn

CH72LB

Westbourne Crescent

CH72LH

Melbourne Road

CH72LU

Elm Grove

CH72SA

Dawn Close

CH72HY

Orchard Close

CH72BH

Becketts Lane

CH72PP

Daleside

CH72PW

Daleside

CH72BT

Moel View Road

CH72QQ

Silverstone Drive

CH72NH

Mold Road

CH72DB

Hancocks Lane

CH72LJ

Queens Drive

CH72BZ

Powell Road

CH72RG

Buckley: Bistre West

CH72RA

Hibberts Courtyard

CH72QH

Monza Close

CH72PS

Buckley: Bistre West

CH72BR

Nant Mawr Road

CH72LF

Fraser Drive

CH72JU

Tabernacle Street

CH72LY

Princess Avenue

CH72QW

Eglwys Close

CH72NY

Farm Road

CH72LX

Elm Grove

CH72PQ

Well Street

CH72JE

Bistre Avenue

CH74JH

Padeswood Road South

CH72BL

Nant Mawr Road

CH72LT

Elm Grove

CH72BS

Nant Mawr Road

CH72PL

Mayfield Drive

CH72JA

Mold Road

CH72PZ

Nant Mawr Crescent

CH72RD

Bryn Awelon

CH72NU

Mold Road

CH72BW

Hillside Crescent

CH72QG

Bryn Awelon

CH72JL

Padeswood Road

CH72PN

Mayfield Drive

CH72JS

Hillside Crescent

CH72LN

Princess Avenue

CH72PJ

Watts Court

CH72DG

Princess Court

CH72BE

Nant Mawr Road

CH72JN

Padeswood Road

CH72QD

Pen Y Maes

CH72DF

Farm Close

CH72BU

Bryn Wood Drive

CH72PX

Nant Mawr Road

CH72PR

Langford Crescent

CH72LW

Princess Avenue

CH72PD

Pant Y Fawnog Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.