Appley Bridge vs Little Lever
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Little Lever is about 31% cheaper on average. 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
Little Lever
£202,511
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Little Lever
98.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Little Lever
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Little Lever
462
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Little Lever
71.2
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Little Lever
£29,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Little Lever is £202,511, which is 31% less than Appley Bridge at £265,435. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Little Lever it is a flat at £144,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Appley Bridge (£412,500 vs £288,692).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Little Lever prices grew faster — 63% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.4 offences per 1,000 people, Appley Bridge is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Little Lever's 98.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Little Lever 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 Little Lever. Appley Bridge has 2 schools in total, while Little Lever has 6.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Little Lever School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Little Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Little Lever offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 98.3% in Little Lever. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 89.6% in Little Lever.
Little Lever is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (462 vs 417 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 71.2 (band C) in Little Lever. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,155 in Little Lever. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Little Lever.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £29,706.5 in Little Lever. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 41.5 in Little Lever. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 55.5% in Little Lever. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 64.2% in Little Lever.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Little Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 12,524 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £29,706.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 29.8% |
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