Atherton vs Bury (Bury)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Atherton is about 28% cheaper on average. Bury (bury) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherton
£190,266
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Crime Rate
Atherton
92.3
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherton
100.0%
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Avg Download Speed
Atherton
463.3
Bury (Bury)
448.6
EPC Rating
Atherton
71.4
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Median Income
Atherton
£29,107
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Atherton is £190,266, which is 28% less than Bury (bury) at £264,940. The most affordable entry point in Atherton is a flat at £118,767, while in Bury (bury) it is a flat at £138,819.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Bury (bury) (£253,325 vs £200,101).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury (bury) prices grew faster — 49% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 91.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bury (bury) is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Atherton's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherton is violent-crime, while in Bury (bury) 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 WestAtherton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 84.4% in Bury (bury). Atherton has 11 schools in total, while Bury (bury) has 34.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherton | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 34 |
| Primary | 10 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 84.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Atherton offers faster average downloads at 463.3 Mbps, compared to 448.6 Mbps in Bury (bury). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Atherton and 96.8% in Bury (bury). Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Atherton and 86.5% in Bury (bury).
Atherton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (463 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Atherton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Bury (bury). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Atherton and £1,240 in Bury (bury). 66.6% of homes in Atherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Bury (bury).
Atherton has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,319.3 in Bury (bury) and £29,107 in Atherton. The median age is 41.9 in Atherton and 42 in Bury (bury). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Atherton and 56.3% in Bury (bury). Owner-occupancy is 64% in Atherton versus 65% in Bury (bury).
| Indicator | Atherton | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,321 | 80,851 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,319.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 29.8% |
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