Appley Bridge vs Penwortham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Penwortham is about 10% cheaper on average. Penwortham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Penwortham
£242,086
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Penwortham
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Penwortham
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Penwortham
385.2
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Penwortham
72.2
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Penwortham
£30,301
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Penwortham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,086 versus £265,435 in Appley Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Penwortham it is a flat at £116,656.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £116,656).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penwortham prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Penwortham (55.6 per 1,000) compared to Appley Bridge (92.4 per 1,000), a 66% difference. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Penwortham 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 WestSchool quality favours Appley Bridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Penwortham.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penwortham School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Penwortham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Appley Bridge enjoy 416.7 Mbps on average, while Penwortham lags behind at 385.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 96.7% in Penwortham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 72.9% in Penwortham.
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (417 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Penwortham is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Appley Bridge's band C (score 71.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,086 in Penwortham. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Penwortham.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 while Penwortham has 20,489. Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £30,300.5 in Penwortham. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 42.4 in Penwortham. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 58% in Penwortham.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Penwortham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 20,489 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £30,300.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.9% |
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