Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Freckleton
Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Freckleton offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Freckleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Freckleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Freckleton
£231,906
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Freckleton
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Freckleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Freckleton
326
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Freckleton
71.8
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Freckleton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Freckleton is £231,906, which is 4% less than Bamber Bridge at £240,197. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Freckleton it is a flat at £83,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bamber Bridge (£109,264 vs £83,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Freckleton prices grew faster — 41% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 54.5 offences per 1,000 people, Freckleton is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Bamber Bridge's 55.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Freckleton 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 WestFreckleton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Bamber Bridge. Bamber Bridge has 16 schools in total, while Freckleton has 2.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Freckleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bamber Bridge offers faster average downloads at 412.3 Mbps, compared to 326.0 Mbps in Freckleton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 91.4% in Freckleton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 58.7% in Freckleton.
Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (412 vs 326 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 71.8 (band C) in Freckleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,166 in Freckleton. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Freckleton.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,406.2 in Freckleton and £31,149 in Bamber Bridge. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 45.6 in Freckleton. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 55.4% in Freckleton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 70.3% in Freckleton.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 4,478 |
| Median Age | 43 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 31.7% |
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