Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Horwich

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

At a glance

Horwich is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 20,703. The average house price is £231,060 and the overall crime rate is 98.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Horwich ranks

Population

20,703

Avg House Price

£231,060

Crime Rate

98.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

431 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,333.5

Median Age

42.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Horwich's detached homes (£361,257) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£125,800).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Horwich prices have risen 54% over the last 9 years (£150,122 → £231,060).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£361,257	£347,500	66
Semi-Detached	£232,079	£225,000	90
Terraced	£162,598	£154,975	142
Flat	£125,800	£117,750	30

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Horwich is 98.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Horwich: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	7
Primary	6
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Beacon Primary School	Primary	Good
Chorley New Road Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Claypool Primary School	Primary	Good
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Catherine's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Joseph's RC High School	Secondary	No rating available
St Mary's RC Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Horwich averages 431 Mbps — 331% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Horwich homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.2
% Rated C or Above	69.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,110

Demographics & Economy

Population	20,703
Median Age	42.5
Median Household Income	£30,333.5
Employment Rate	56.7%
Owner Occupied	66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Horwich?

The average house price in Horwich is £231,060 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Horwich?

The most affordable entry point in Horwich is a flat, with an average price of £125,800.

Is Horwich a safe place to live?

Horwich has a recorded crime rate of 98.4 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 Horwich?

Horwich has 7 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Horwich?

Average broadband download speeds in Horwich are around 431 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.3% of premises.

How big is Horwich?

Horwich is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 20,703.

Most compared with

How does Horwich stack up against its neighbours?

Accrington

Horwich

House price: £145,475 · £231,060
Crime rate: 93.3 · 98.4
Distance: 13.2 mi

Adlington (Chorley)

Horwich

House price: £291,217 · £231,060
Crime rate: 56.9 · 98.4
Distance: 3.1 mi

Appley Bridge

Horwich

House price: £265,435 · £231,060
Crime rate: 92.4 · 98.4
Distance: 7.2 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Horwich

House price: £170,063 · £231,060
Crime rate: 92.3 · 98.4
Distance: 8.1 mi

Aspull

Horwich

House price: £270,046 · £231,060
Crime rate: 92.4 · 98.4
Distance: 2.4 mi

Astley

Horwich

House price: £276,658 · £231,060
Crime rate: 92.3 · 98.4
Distance: 7.3 mi

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