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Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Platt Bridge and Abram

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

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At a glance

Platt Bridge and Abram is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 10,587. The average house price is £156,508 and the overall crime rate is 92.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Platt Bridge and Abram ranks

Population

10,587

Avg House Price

£156,508

Crime Rate

92.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

438 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,107

Median Age

41.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Platt Bridge And Abram's detached homes (£273,283) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£91,143).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Platt Bridge And Abram prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£103,826 → £156,508).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£273,283£287,50018
Semi-Detached£181,779£185,75052
Terraced£122,932£120,00085
Flat£91,143£70,0007

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Platt Bridge and Abram is 92.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary4
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Holy Family Catholic AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Platt Bridge Community SchoolPrimaryGood
St John's Church of England Primary School, AbramPrimaryGood
St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Platt Bridge And Abram averages 438 Mbps — 338% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Platt Bridge And Abram homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.4
% Rated C or Above66.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,087

Demographics & Economy

Population10,587
Median Age41.9
Median Household Income£29,107
Employment Rate55.8%
Owner Occupied64%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Platt Bridge And Abram?
The average house price in Platt Bridge And Abram is £156,508 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Platt Bridge And Abram?
The most affordable entry point in Platt Bridge And Abram is a flat, with an average price of £91,143.
Is Platt Bridge And Abram a safe place to live?
Platt Bridge And Abram has a recorded crime rate of 92.1 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 Platt Bridge And Abram?
Platt Bridge And Abram has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Platt Bridge And Abram?
Average broadband download speeds in Platt Bridge And Abram are around 438 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.
How big is Platt Bridge And Abram?
Platt Bridge And Abram is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 10,587.

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