Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Banks
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bamber Bridge is about 12% cheaper on average. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Banks
£272,518
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Banks
48.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Banks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Banks
239.5
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Banks
70.8
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Banks
£29,254
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bamber Bridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,197 versus £272,518 in Banks. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Banks it is a flat at £112,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Banks (£380,454 vs £298,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banks prices grew faster — 26% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Banks (48 per 1,000) compared to Bamber Bridge (55.7 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Banks 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 Banks: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90% in Bamber Bridge.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bamber Bridge enjoy 412.3 Mbps on average, while Banks lags behind at 239.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 95.4% in Banks. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 23.2% in Banks.
Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (412 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bamber Bridge is band C (score 72.5), ahead of Banks's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,204 in Banks. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Banks.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bamber Bridge has a population of 40,045 while Banks has 4,439. Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £29,254 in Banks. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 46 in Banks. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 54% in Banks.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 4,439 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £29,254 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.9% |
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