Appley Bridge vs Chorley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Appley Bridge wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Chorley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Chorley
£286,099
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Chorley
56.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Chorley
94.1%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Chorley
441.5
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Chorley
72
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Chorley
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Chorley commands an average of £286,099, compared with £265,435 in Appley Bridge – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Chorley it is a flat at £115,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £115,085).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chorley prices grew faster — 52% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Chorley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.8 per 1,000 versus 92.4 per 1,000 in Appley Bridge. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Chorley 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 94.1% in Chorley. There are 2 schools in Appley Bridge and 18 in Chorley.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorley School Inspection Breakdown
94.1% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 18 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.5 Mbps in Chorley and 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 95.2% in Chorley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 84.7% in Chorley.
Chorley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (442 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chorley, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Appley Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,144 in Chorley. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Chorley.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Chorley and £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 44.8 in Chorley. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 57.9% in Chorley. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 72.9% in Chorley. Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 and Chorley has 39,539.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 39,539 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.9% |
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