Atherton vs Coppull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Atherton offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Coppull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherton
£190,266
Coppull
£211,245
Crime Rate
Atherton
92.3
Coppull
56.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherton
100.0%
Coppull
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherton
463.3
Coppull
441.5
EPC Rating
Atherton
71.4
Coppull
72
Median Income
Atherton
£29,107
Coppull
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Atherton is £190,266, which is 10% less than Coppull at £211,245. The most affordable entry point in Atherton is a flat at £118,767, while in Coppull it is a flat at £74,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Atherton (£118,767 vs £74,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coppull prices grew faster — 48% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 56.7 offences per 1,000 people, Coppull is the safer of the two – 63% lower than Atherton's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherton is violent-crime, while in Coppull 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 100% in Coppull. Atherton has 11 schools in total, while Coppull has 4.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coppull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherton | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 10 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Atherton offers faster average downloads at 463.3 Mbps, compared to 441.5 Mbps in Coppull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Atherton and 95.2% in Coppull. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Atherton and 84.7% in Coppull.
Atherton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (463 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coppull are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Atherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Atherton and £1,144 in Coppull. 66.6% of homes in Atherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Coppull.
Coppull has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Coppull and £29,107 in Atherton. The median age is 41.9 in Atherton and 44.8 in Coppull. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Atherton and 57.9% in Coppull. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Atherton versus 72.9% in Coppull.
| Indicator | Atherton | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,321 | 8,303 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 31.9% |
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