Bamber Bridge vs Coppull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coppull is about 14% cheaper on average. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coppull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Coppull
£211,245
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Coppull
56.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Coppull
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Coppull
441.5
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Coppull
72
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Coppull
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Coppull is £211,245, which is 14% less than Bamber Bridge at £240,197. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Coppull it is a flat at £74,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Bamber Bridge (£109,264 vs £74,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coppull prices grew faster — 48% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bamber Bridge (55.7 per 1,000) compared to Coppull (56.7 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Coppull 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 WestCoppull has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Bamber Bridge. Bamber Bridge has 16 schools in total, while Coppull has 4.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coppull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coppull offers faster average downloads at 441.5 Mbps, compared to 412.3 Mbps in Bamber Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 95.2% in Coppull. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 84.7% in Coppull.
Coppull is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (442 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 72 (band C) in Coppull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,144 in Coppull. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Coppull.
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 Coppull and £31,149 in Bamber Bridge. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 44.8 in Coppull. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 57.9% in Coppull. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 72.9% in Coppull.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 8,303 |
| 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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