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Appley Bridge vs Bamber Bridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bamber Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Appley Bridge

£265,435

Bamber Bridge

£240,197

Crime Rate

Appley Bridge

92.4

Bamber Bridge

55.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Appley Bridge

100.0%

Bamber Bridge

90.0%

Avg Download Speed

Appley Bridge

416.7

Bamber Bridge

412.3

EPC Rating

Appley Bridge

71.7

Bamber Bridge

72.5

Median Income

Appley Bridge

£31,457

Bamber Bridge

£31,149

Buyers will find Bamber Bridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,197 versus £265,435 in Appley Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Bamber Bridge it is a flat at £109,264.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £109,264).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Appley Bridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 10%.

Crime is lower in Bamber Bridge (55.7 per 1,000) compared to Appley Bridge (92.4 per 1,000), a 66% difference. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Bamber Bridge it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Appley Bridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90% in Bamber Bridge.

Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown

90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAppley BridgeBamber Bridge
Total Schools216
Primary213
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%90%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Appley Bridge enjoy 416.7 Mbps on average, while Bamber Bridge lags behind at 412.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 96.5% in Bamber Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 79.4% in Bamber Bridge.

Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (417 vs 412 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bamber Bridge is band C (score 72.5), ahead of Appley Bridge's band C (score 71.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,089 in Bamber Bridge. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Bamber Bridge.

Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 while Bamber Bridge has 40,045. Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £31,149 in Bamber Bridge. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 43 in Bamber Bridge. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 58.5% in Bamber Bridge.

IndicatorAppley BridgeBamber Bridge
Population5,13140,045
Median Age44.143
Median Household Income£31,456.7£31,149
Employment Rate57.1%58.5%
Owner Occupied69.7%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.9%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Appley Bridge and Bamber Bridge?
Appley Bridge and Bamber Bridge are approximately 10.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Appley Bridge or Bamber Bridge?
Bamber Bridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £240,197.
Is Appley Bridge or Bamber Bridge safer?
Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate at 55.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Appley Bridge or Bamber Bridge?
Appley Bridge has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Appley Bridge or Bamber Bridge?
Appley Bridge has faster average broadband at 416.7 Mbps.

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