Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Hindley
Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hindley is about 38% cheaper on average. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hindley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Hindley
£174,266
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Hindley
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Hindley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Hindley
438.1
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Hindley
71.4
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Hindley
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Hindley is £174,266, which is 38% less than Bamber Bridge at £240,197. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Hindley it is a flat at £96,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Bamber Bridge (£109,264 vs £96,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindley prices grew faster — 41% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bamber Bridge (55.7 per 1,000) compared to Hindley (92.2 per 1,000), a 66% difference. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Hindley 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 WestHindley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Bamber Bridge. Bamber Bridge has 16 schools in total, while Hindley has 9.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 9 |
| Primary | 13 | 8 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hindley offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 412.3 Mbps in Bamber Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 96% in Hindley. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 85% in Hindley.
Hindley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (438 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 71.4 (band C) in Hindley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,087 in Hindley. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Hindley.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £29,107 in Hindley. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 41.9 in Hindley. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 55.8% in Hindley. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 64% in Hindley.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 24,485 |
| Median Age | 43 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 26.6% |
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