Audenshaw vs Bolton (Bolton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Audenshaw is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton (bolton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £238,857, Audenshaw undercuts Bolton (bolton) (£261,398) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Audenshaw (£191,062 vs £159,223).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolton (bolton) prices grew faster — 36% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAudenshaw has a crime rate of 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Bolton (bolton) at 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Bolton (bolton) 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Audenshaw, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bolton (bolton), which has 72 schools, the figure is 96.5%.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 72 |
| Primary | 3 | 60 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 96.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Audenshaw averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Bolton (bolton)'s 437.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (468 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bolton (bolton), scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,140 in Audenshaw and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 54% in Bolton (bolton). Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 61.5% in Bolton (bolton). Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 and Bolton (bolton) has 184,618.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 184,618 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £27,821 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 27.4% |
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