Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Appley Bridge

A snapshot of life in Appley Bridge, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Appley Bridge is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 5,131. The average house price is £265,435 and the overall crime rate is 92.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Appley Bridge ranks

Population

5,131

Avg House Price

£265,435

Crime Rate

92.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

417 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,456.7

Median Age

44.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Appley Bridge's detached homes (£412,500) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£154,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Appley Bridge prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£200,495 → £265,435).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£412,500	£365,500	12
Semi-Detached	£237,256	£222,500	26
Terraced	£194,722	£190,000	9
Flat	£154,500	£154,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Appley Bridge is 92.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Appley Bridge: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Shevington Vale Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Appley Bridge averages 417 Mbps — 317% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Appley Bridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.7
% Rated C or Above	68.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,138

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,131
Median Age	44.1
Median Household Income	£31,456.7
Employment Rate	57.1%
Owner Occupied	69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Appley Bridge?

The average house price in Appley Bridge is £265,435 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Appley Bridge?

The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat, with an average price of £154,500.

Is Appley Bridge a safe place to live?

Appley Bridge has a recorded crime rate of 92.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Appley Bridge?

Appley Bridge has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Appley Bridge?

Average broadband download speeds in Appley Bridge are around 417 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.8% of premises.

How big is Appley Bridge?

Appley Bridge is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 5,131.

Most compared with

How does Appley Bridge stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Appley Bridge

House price: £291,217 · £265,435
Crime rate: 56.9 · 92.4
Distance: 5.2 mi

Aintree

Appley Bridge

House price: £217,565 · £265,435
Crime rate: 76.1 · 92.4
Distance: 11.5 mi

Appley Bridge

Ashton-in-Makerfield

House price: £265,435 · £170,063
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.3
Distance: 6.8 mi

Appley Bridge

Aspull

House price: £265,435 · £270,046
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.4
Distance: 5.5 mi

Appley Bridge

Astley

House price: £265,435 · £276,658
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.3
Distance: 12.1 mi

Appley Bridge

Atherton

House price: £265,435 · £190,266
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.3
Distance: 10.0 mi

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