Atherton vs Hindley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hindley offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Hindley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherton
£190,266
Hindley
£174,266
Crime Rate
Atherton
92.3
Hindley
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherton
100.0%
Hindley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherton
463.3
Hindley
438.1
EPC Rating
Atherton
71.4
Hindley
71.4
Median Income
Atherton
£29,107
Hindley
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Hindley is £174,266, which is 9% less than Atherton at £190,266. The most affordable entry point in Atherton is a flat at £118,767, while in Hindley it is a flat at £96,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Atherton (£118,767 vs £96,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindley prices grew faster — 41% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.2 offences per 1,000 people, Hindley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Atherton's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherton is violent-crime, while in Hindley 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 Hindley. Atherton has 11 schools in total, while Hindley has 9.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherton | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 9 |
| Primary | 10 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Atherton offers faster average downloads at 463.3 Mbps, compared to 438.1 Mbps in Hindley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Atherton and 96% in Hindley. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Atherton and 85% in Hindley.
Atherton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (463 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Atherton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Hindley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Atherton and £1,087 in Hindley. 66.6% of homes in Atherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Hindley.
Atherton has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,107 in Atherton and £29,107 in Hindley. The median age is 41.9 in Atherton and 41.9 in Hindley. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Atherton and 55.8% in Hindley. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Atherton versus 64% in Hindley.
| Indicator | Atherton | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,321 | 24,485 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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