Appley Bridge vs Southport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Southport is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Southport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Southport
£252,668
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Southport
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Southport
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Southport
202.5
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Southport
70.8
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Southport
£29,254
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Appley Bridge commands an average of £265,435, compared with £252,668 in Southport – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Southport it is a flat at £149,944.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 5% pricier in Appley Bridge (£237,256 vs £226,136).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appley Bridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestSouthport has a crime rate of 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Appley Bridge at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Southport 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 95.2% in Southport. There are 2 schools in Appley Bridge and 24 in Southport.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southport School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 24 schools (19 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 24 |
| Primary | 2 | 19 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge and 202.5 Mbps in Southport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 95.9% in Southport. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 18.6% in Southport.
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 106% on average download speed (417 vs 203 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Appley Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Southport averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,204 in Southport. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Southport.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £29,254 in Southport. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 46 in Southport. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 68.7% in Southport. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 54% in Southport.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 94,438 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £29,254 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 29.9% |
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