Appley Bridge vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Appley Bridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £265,435, Appley Bridge undercuts Burscough (£271,878) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Appley Bridge (£412,500 vs £376,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appley Bridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBurscough has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91% lower than Appley Bridge at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Appley Bridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Burscough, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Appley Bridge averages 416.7 Mbps – ahead of Burscough's 388.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 74.5% in Burscough.
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (417 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burscough, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Appley Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,183 in Burscough. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Burscough has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 44.6 in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 57% in Burscough. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 71.4% in Burscough. Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 and Burscough has 8,754.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.9% |
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