Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? 4.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fulwood wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £239,905, Fulwood undercuts Bamber Bridge (£240,197) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Fulwood (£345,209 vs £298,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bamber Bridge prices grew faster — 10% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bamber Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.7 per 1,000 versus 96.6 per 1,000 in Fulwood. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 Fulwood, which has 17 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 17 |
| Primary | 13 | 13 |
| Secondary | 3 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fulwood averages 413.9 Mbps – ahead of Bamber Bridge's 412.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Fulwood is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (414 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bamber Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Fulwood averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,105 in Fulwood. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 39.5 in Fulwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 58.3% in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 56.2% in Fulwood.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 43 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 31.7% |
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