Appley Bridge vs Longton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Appley Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Longton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Longton
£375,545
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Longton
67.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Longton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Longton
326
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Longton
71.8
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Longton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Appley Bridge is £265,435, which is 29% less than Longton at £375,545. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Longton it is a terraced at £175,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Longton (£578,221 vs £412,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longton prices grew faster — 64% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Longton (67.4 per 1,000) compared to Appley Bridge (92.4 per 1,000), a 37% difference. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Longton 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 Longton. Appley Bridge has 2 schools in total, while Longton has 5.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Appley Bridge offers faster average downloads at 416.7 Mbps, compared to 326.0 Mbps in Longton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 91.4% in Longton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 58.7% in Longton.
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (417 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Longton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.7 (band C) in Appley Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,166 in Longton. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Longton.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £31,406.2 in Longton. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 45.6 in Longton. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 55.4% in Longton. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 70.3% in Longton.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 10,912 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.7% |
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