Appley Bridge vs Coppull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coppull offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Coppull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Coppull
£211,245
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Coppull
56.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Coppull
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Coppull
441.5
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Coppull
72
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Coppull
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Coppull more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £211,245 versus £265,435 in Appley Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Coppull it is a flat at £74,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 109% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £74,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coppull prices grew faster — 48% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Coppull (56.7 per 1,000) compared to Appley Bridge (92.4 per 1,000), a 63% difference. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Coppull 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 100% in Coppull.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coppull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coppull enjoy 441.5 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 95.2% in Coppull. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 84.7% in Coppull.
Coppull is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (442 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coppull is band C (score 72), ahead of Appley Bridge's band C (score 71.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,144 in Coppull. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Coppull.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 while Coppull has 8,303. Median household income is £32,033.3 in Coppull and £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 44.8 in Coppull. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 57.9% in Coppull.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 8,303 |
| 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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