Appley Bridge vs Billinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Billinge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Billinge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Billinge
£261,331
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Billinge
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Billinge
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Billinge
460.4
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Billinge
71.4
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Billinge
£30,580
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Appley Bridge commands an average of £265,435, compared with £261,331 in Billinge – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Billinge it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 76% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £88,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billinge prices grew faster — 40% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBillinge has a crime rate of 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Appley Bridge at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Billinge 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 WestFamilies may prefer Appley Bridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Billinge. There are 2 schools in Appley Bridge and 3 in Billinge.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.4 Mbps in Billinge and 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 96.9% in Billinge. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 90.5% in Billinge.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (460 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Appley Bridge, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Billinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,109 in Billinge. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Billinge.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 44.1 in Billinge. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 55.6% in Billinge. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 67.1% in Billinge. Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 and Billinge has 4,963.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 4,963 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £30,579.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 27.7% |
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