Appley Bridge vs Tyldesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tyldesley offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Tyldesley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Tyldesley
£223,902
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Tyldesley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Tyldesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Tyldesley
462
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Tyldesley
73.2
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Tyldesley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Tyldesley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,902 versus £265,435 in Appley Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Tyldesley it is a flat at £122,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £122,208).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tyldesley prices grew faster — 83% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.3 offences per 1,000 people, Tyldesley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Appley Bridge's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Tyldesley 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 100% in Tyldesley.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tyldesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tyldesley enjoy 462.0 Mbps on average, while Appley Bridge lags behind at 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 96.1% in Tyldesley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 91.5% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (462 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tyldesley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Appley Bridge's band C (score 71.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £983 in Tyldesley. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 while Tyldesley has 15,968. Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £30,499 in Tyldesley. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 40.5 in Tyldesley. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 58.1% in Tyldesley.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 15,968 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 29.6% |
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