Alderley Edge vs Bollington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bollington is about 107% cheaper on average. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Bollington
£349,754
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Bollington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Bollington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Bollington
384.9
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Bollington
70.9
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Bollington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bollington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £349,754 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Bollington it is a flat at £223,409.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 163% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £509,399).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bollington is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Alderley Edge's 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Bollington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Bollington. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Bollington has 3 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bollington enjoy 384.9 Mbps on average, while Alderley Edge lags behind at 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 91.2% in Bollington. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 73.8% in Bollington.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (385 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alderley Edge is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Bollington's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,250 in Bollington. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Bollington.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Bollington has 7,236. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £32,000 in Bollington. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 46.1 in Bollington. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.4% in Bollington.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 7,236 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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