Appley Bridge vs Bootle (Sefton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bootle (sefton) offers lower property prices by roughly 90%. Bootle (sefton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Bootle (Sefton)
£139,379
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Bootle (Sefton)
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Bootle (Sefton)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Bootle (Sefton)
399.8
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Bootle (Sefton)
71.2
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Bootle (Sefton)
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bootle (sefton) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £139,379 versus £265,435 in Appley Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Bootle (sefton) it is a flat at £64,930.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 138% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £64,930).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bootle (sefton) prices grew faster — 43% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 75.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bootle (sefton) is the safer of the two – 22% lower than Appley Bridge's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Bootle (sefton) 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 83.3% in Bootle (sefton).
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bootle (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Bootle (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 20 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Appley Bridge enjoy 416.7 Mbps on average, while Bootle (sefton) lags behind at 399.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 97.2% in Bootle (sefton). Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 76.4% in Bootle (sefton).
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (417 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Appley Bridge is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Bootle (sefton)'s band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,072 in Bootle (sefton). 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Bootle (sefton).
Bootle (sefton) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 while Bootle (sefton) has 53,722. Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £28,520.5 in Bootle (sefton). The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 43.3 in Bootle (sefton). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 52.4% in Bootle (sefton).
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Bootle (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 53,722 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 30.4% |
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