Bamber Bridge vs Blackrod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Blackrod is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Blackrod
£218,151
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Blackrod
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Blackrod
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Blackrod
430.5
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Blackrod
72.2
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Blackrod
£30,334
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £218,151, Blackrod undercuts Bamber Bridge (£240,197) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Blackrod it is a flat at £132,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Blackrod (£132,500 vs £109,264).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBamber Bridge has a crime rate of 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77% lower than Blackrod at 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Blackrod 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 16 schools in Bamber Bridge, 90% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blackrod, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackrod averages 430.5 Mbps – ahead of Bamber Bridge's 412.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 94.3% in Blackrod. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 83.4% in Blackrod.
Blackrod is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (431 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bamber Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Blackrod averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,110 in Blackrod. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Blackrod.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £30,333.5 in Blackrod. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 42.5 in Blackrod. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 66.8% in Blackrod. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 56.7% in Blackrod.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 43 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £30,333.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.6% |
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