Appley Bridge vs Culcheth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Appley Bridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Culcheth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Culcheth
£404,441
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Culcheth
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Culcheth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Culcheth
424.5
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Culcheth
72.6
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Culcheth
£30,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Culcheth commands an average of £404,441, compared with £265,435 in Appley Bridge – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Culcheth (£598,175 vs £412,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCulcheth has a crime rate of 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Appley Bridge at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Culcheth 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 100% in Culcheth. There are 2 schools in Appley Bridge and 4 in Culcheth.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 424.5 Mbps in Culcheth and 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 82.6% in Culcheth.
Culcheth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (425 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Culcheth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Appley Bridge averages 71.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,007 in Culcheth. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Culcheth.
Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £30,914.8 in Culcheth. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 42.2 in Culcheth. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 61.6% in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 57.7% in Culcheth.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 6,722 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £30,914.8 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 29.9% |
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