Appley Bridge vs Haydock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haydock offers lower property prices by roughly 56%. Haydock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Haydock
£170,063
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Haydock
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Haydock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Haydock
405.8
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Haydock
71.4
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Haydock
£30,673
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Haydock is £170,063, which is 56% less than Appley Bridge at £265,435. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 87% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £82,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appley Bridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Haydock (86.8 per 1,000) compared to Appley Bridge (92.4 per 1,000), a 6% difference. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Haydock 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 WestAppley Bridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haydock. Appley Bridge has 2 schools in total, while Haydock has 5.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haydock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Appley Bridge offers faster average downloads at 416.7 Mbps, compared to 405.8 Mbps in Haydock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 79.1% in Haydock.
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (417 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Appley Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Haydock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,140 in Haydock. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £30,673 in Haydock. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 44.6 in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 54.7% in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 67.5% in Haydock.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 16,143 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £30,673 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 28.6% |
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