Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Tyldesley

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

At a glance

Tyldesley is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 15,968. The average house price is £223,902 and the overall crime rate is 92.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tyldesley ranks

Population

15,968

Avg House Price

£223,902

Crime Rate

92.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

462 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,499

Median Age

40.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tyldesley's detached homes (£371,392) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£122,208).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tyldesley prices have risen 83% over the last 9 years (£122,050 → £223,902).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£371,392	£377,000	45
Semi-Detached	£228,197	£223,000	61
Terraced	£161,251	£143,500	74
Flat	£122,208	£114,500	12

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tyldesley is 92.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Fred Longworth High School	Secondary	Good
Garrett Hall Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Tyldesley Primary School	Primary	Good
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Tyldesley averages 462 Mbps — 362% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tyldesley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 74.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.2
% Rated C or Above	74.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£983

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,968
Median Age	40.5
Median Household Income	£30,499
Employment Rate	58.1%
Owner Occupied	56.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tyldesley?

The average house price in Tyldesley is £223,902 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Tyldesley is a flat, with an average price of £122,208.

Is Tyldesley a safe place to live?

Tyldesley has a recorded crime rate of 92.3 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 Tyldesley?

Tyldesley has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Tyldesley?

Average broadband download speeds in Tyldesley are around 462 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.1% of premises.

How big is Tyldesley?

Tyldesley is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 15,968.

Most compared with

How does Tyldesley stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Tyldesley

House price: £291,217 · £223,902
Crime rate: 56.9 · 92.3
Distance: 9.3 mi

Altrincham

Tyldesley

House price: £488,148 · £223,902
Crime rate: 73.9 · 92.3
Distance: 9.6 mi

Appley Bridge

Tyldesley

House price: £265,435 · £223,902
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.3
Distance: 11.6 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Tyldesley

House price: £170,063 · £223,902
Crime rate: 92.3 · 92.3
Distance: 7.7 mi

Aspull

Tyldesley

House price: £270,046 · £223,902
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.3
Distance: 6.4 mi

Astley

Tyldesley

House price: £276,658 · £223,902
Crime rate: 92.3 · 92.3
Distance: 0.9 mi

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