About Buckley

Buckley is a small settlement located in the county of Greater Manchester, within the historic county of Lancashire. It lies within the OL12 postcode area, situated to the west of the town of Wigan. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, and is surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. Buckley is part of the civil parish of Wigan, and its proximity to the M6 motorway provides convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The local community is active, with regular events held at the village hall and nearby recreational facilities. While not a large settlement, Buckley offers a peaceful environment with easy access to amenities in the wider Wigan area.

School Ratings in Buckley

There are 118 schools in and around Buckley. Kentmere Primary Academy and Rochdale Sixth Form College are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Buckley

The average property price is £170K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £117K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Buckley

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Buckley, with 24 recorded incidents in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Buckley

Buckley falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Buckley

Broadband speeds in Buckley are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,631 sales

Average Price £170K
£400 — £3.36M
Detached £282K 1,156
Semi £165K 1,486
Terraced £117K 2,337
Flat £100K 325

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

72 Primary
11 Secondary
35 Other
Great Howarth School Good 0.3 miles Kentmere Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles Meadows School Good 0.5 miles Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary Good 0.5 miles Hamer Community Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Springside Good 0.6 miles All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Healey Foundation Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Heybrook Centre 0.8 miles Heybrook Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Greenbank Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Buckley IMD 2025

Buckley falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
15,133 Children (0-15) 22%
43,330 Working Age 62%
15,315 Older (60+) 22%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 46.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 29.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Buckley 123 crimes · March 2026

Low Crime Area

Buckley records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

49 Violence & Sexual Offences
24 Anti-Social Behaviour
20 Shoplifting
11 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Public Order
4 Burglary
4 Other Theft
3 Vehicle Crime
1 Drugs
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Smithy Bridge Train Station 1.4 miles
Rochdale Train Station 1.8 miles
Littleborough Train Station 1.9 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 3.3 miles
Walsden Train Station 4.3 miles
Todmorden Train Station 5.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Great Howarth 0 yards Syke 0.6 miles Hurstead 0.6 miles Greengate 0.6 miles Smallbridge 0.6 miles Wardle 0.9 miles Dearnley 1.2 miles Healey 1.2 miles Little Clegg 1.4 miles Shore 1.4 miles Broadley 1.4 miles Shawclough 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
County Lancashire
Ward Healey
Constituency Rochdale
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL12 30 shown View all streets

Aberdeen Gardens 1 Acre Street 4 Ada Street 1 Aden Street 1 Ainsdale Drive 1 Ainsworth Street 1 Albert Street 1 Albury Drive 1 Alder Meadow Close 1 Alderbank 1 Alderman Foley Drive 1 Alfred Street 1 Alice Street 1 Alicia Drive 2 All Saints Terrace 1 Alma Street 1 Alpine Drive 2 Amy Street 1 Armstrong Hurst Close 1 Ash Close 1 Ashbrook Crescent 1 Ashbrook Hey Lane 4 Ashmount Drive 1 Ashworth Street 3 Aspen Gardens 1 Athol Street 2 Augusta Close 1 Augusta Street 1 Back Patience Street 1 Bagnall Close 1

Postcodes in OL12 50 shown View all postcodes

OL12 0AA OL12 0AD OL12 0AE OL12 0AF OL12 0AG OL12 0AH OL12 0AJ OL12 0AL OL12 0AN OL12 0AP OL12 0AR OL12 0AS OL12 0AT OL12 0AU OL12 0AW OL12 0AX OL12 0AY OL12 0AZ OL12 0BA OL12 0BD OL12 0BE OL12 0BF OL12 0BG OL12 0BH OL12 0BJ OL12 0BL OL12 0BN OL12 0BP OL12 0BQ OL12 0BS OL12 0BT OL12 0BU OL12 0BW OL12 0BX OL12 0BY OL12 0BZ OL12 0DH OL12 0DN OL12 0DP OL12 0DQ OL12 0DR OL12 0DS OL12 0DU OL12 0DX OL12 0DY OL12 0DZ OL12 0EA OL12 0EB OL12 0ED OL12 0EE