Appley Bridge vs Banks
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Appley Bridge is about 3% cheaper on average. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Banks
£272,518
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Banks
48.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Banks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Banks
239.5
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Banks
70.8
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Banks
£29,254
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Appley Bridge is £265,435, which is 3% less than Banks at £272,518. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Banks it is a flat at £112,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £112,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appley Bridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Banks (48 per 1,000) compared to Appley Bridge (92.4 per 1,000), a 93% difference. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Banks 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 WestAppley Bridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Banks. Appley Bridge has 2 schools in total, while Banks has 2.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Appley Bridge offers faster average downloads at 416.7 Mbps, compared to 239.5 Mbps in Banks. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 95.4% in Banks. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 23.2% in Banks.
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 74% on average download speed (417 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Appley Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Banks. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,204 in Banks. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Banks.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £29,254 in Banks. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 46 in Banks. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 54% in Banks. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 68.7% in Banks.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 4,439 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £29,254 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 29.9% |
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