Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bamber Bridge wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burscough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Burscough commands an average of £271,878, compared with £240,197 in Bamber Bridge – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Burscough (£214,744 vs £146,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burscough prices grew faster — 26% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Burscough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 55.7 per 1,000 in Bamber Bridge. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 WestFamilies may prefer Burscough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Bamber Bridge. There are 16 schools in Bamber Bridge and 6 in Burscough.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 6 |
| Primary | 13 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 412.3 Mbps in Bamber Bridge and 388.8 Mbps in Burscough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 74.5% in Burscough.
Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (412 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bamber Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Burscough averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,183 in Burscough. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £31,149 in Bamber Bridge. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 44.6 in Burscough. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 71.4% in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 57% in Burscough.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 43 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 31.9% |
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