Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Bolton (Bolton)
Which is better to live in? 13.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bamber Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton (bolton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bamber Bridge is £240,197, which is 8% less than Bolton (bolton) at £261,398. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Bolton (bolton) (£412,754 vs £298,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolton (bolton) prices grew faster — 36% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bamber Bridge (55.7 per 1,000) compared to Bolton (bolton) (98.4 per 1,000), a 77% difference. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge 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 WestBolton (bolton) has 96.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Bamber Bridge. Bamber Bridge has 16 schools in total, while Bolton (bolton) has 72.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 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 | Bamber Bridge | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 72 |
| Primary | 13 | 60 |
| Secondary | 3 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 96.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bolton (bolton) offers faster average downloads at 437.3 Mbps, compared to 412.3 Mbps in Bamber Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Bolton (bolton) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (437 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bamber Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.5 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Bolton (bolton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 54% in Bolton (bolton). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 61.5% in Bolton (bolton).
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 184,618 |
| Median Age | 43 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £27,821 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 27.4% |
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