Appley Bridge vs Warton (Fylde)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Warton (fylde) wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Warton (fylde) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Warton (Fylde)
£258,150
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Warton (Fylde)
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Warton (Fylde)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Warton (Fylde)
326
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Warton (Fylde)
71.8
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Warton (Fylde)
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Appley Bridge commands an average of £265,435, compared with £258,150 in Warton (fylde) – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Warton (fylde) it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Appley Bridge (£412,500 vs £329,277).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appley Bridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Warton (fylde) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.8 per 1,000 versus 92.4 per 1,000 in Appley Bridge. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Warton (fylde) 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 100% in Warton (fylde). There are 2 schools in Appley Bridge and 2 in Warton (fylde).
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Warton (Fylde) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge and 326.0 Mbps in Warton (fylde). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 91.4% in Warton (fylde). Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 58.7% in Warton (fylde).
Appley Bridge is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (417 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Warton (fylde), scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Appley Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,166 in Warton (fylde). 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Warton (fylde).
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 Warton (fylde). The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 45.6 in Warton (fylde). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 55.4% in Warton (fylde). Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 70.3% in Warton (fylde). Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 and Warton (fylde) has 4,180.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 4,180 |
| 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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