Appley Bridge vs Bolton (Bolton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bolton (bolton) is about 2% cheaper on average. Appley 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
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bolton (bolton) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £261,398 versus £265,435 in Appley Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Appley Bridge (£194,722 vs £159,223).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolton (bolton) prices grew faster — 36% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.4 offences per 1,000 people, Appley Bridge is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Bolton (bolton)'s 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Bolton (bolton) 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 favours Appley Bridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 96.5% in Bolton (bolton).
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 72 |
| Primary | 2 | 60 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bolton (bolton) enjoy 437.3 Mbps on average, while Appley Bridge lags behind at 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Bolton (bolton) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (437 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Appley Bridge is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Bolton (bolton)'s band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 while Bolton (bolton) has 184,618. Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 54% in Bolton (bolton).
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 184,618 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £27,821 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 27.4% |
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