Audenshaw vs Bollington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Audenshaw is about 32% cheaper on average. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Bollington
£349,754
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Bollington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Bollington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Bollington
384.9
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Bollington
70.9
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Bollington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Audenshaw more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £238,857 versus £349,754 in Bollington. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Bollington it is a flat at £223,409.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £142,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bollington (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Audenshaw (95.2 per 1,000), a 59% difference. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Bollington 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 Bollington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Audenshaw.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Audenshaw enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Bollington lags behind at 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 91.2% in Bollington. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 73.8% in Bollington.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (468 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bollington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Audenshaw's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,250 in Bollington. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Bollington.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 while Bollington has 7,236. Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 46.1 in Bollington. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 58.4% in Bollington.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 7,236 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 37.6% |
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