Appley Bridge vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Fulwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Appley Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Appley Bridge commands an average of £265,435, compared with £239,905 in Fulwood – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £99,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appley Bridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAppley Bridge has a crime rate of 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Fulwood at 96.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 Fulwood. There are 2 schools in Appley Bridge and 17 in Fulwood.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge and 413.9 Mbps in Fulwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (417 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fulwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Appley Bridge averages 71.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,105 in Fulwood. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 39.5 in Fulwood. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 58.3% in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 56.2% in Fulwood.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.7% |
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