Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Chorley
Which is better to live in? 5.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bamber Bridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chorley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Chorley
£286,099
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Chorley
56.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Chorley
94.1%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Chorley
441.5
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Chorley
72
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Chorley
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £240,197, Bamber Bridge undercuts Chorley (£286,099) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Chorley it is a flat at £115,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Chorley (£362,955 vs £298,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chorley prices grew faster — 52% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBamber Bridge has a crime rate of 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Chorley at 56.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Chorley 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 Chorley, which has 18 schools, the figure is 94.1%.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorley School Inspection Breakdown
94.1% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 18 |
| Primary | 13 | 13 |
| Secondary | 3 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 94.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chorley averages 441.5 Mbps – ahead of Bamber Bridge's 412.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 95.2% in Chorley. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 84.7% in Chorley.
Chorley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (442 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bamber Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Chorley averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,144 in Chorley. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Chorley.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Chorley and £31,149 in Bamber Bridge. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 44.8 in Chorley. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 72.9% in Chorley. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 57.9% in Chorley.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 39,539 |
| Median Age | 43 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 31.9% |
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