Bamber Bridge vs Longton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bamber Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 36%. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Longton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Longton
£375,545
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Longton
67.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Longton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Longton
326
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Longton
71.8
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Longton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bamber Bridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,197 versus £375,545 in Longton. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Longton it is a terraced at £175,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Longton (£578,221 vs £298,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longton prices grew faster — 64% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 55.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bamber Bridge is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Longton's 67.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Longton 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 WestSchool quality favours Longton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90% in Bamber Bridge.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 5 |
| Primary | 13 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bamber Bridge enjoy 412.3 Mbps on average, while Longton lags behind at 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 91.4% in Longton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 58.7% in Longton.
Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (412 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bamber Bridge is band C (score 72.5), ahead of Longton's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,166 in Longton. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Longton.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bamber Bridge has a population of 40,045 while Longton has 10,912. Median household income is £31,406.2 in Longton and £31,149 in Bamber Bridge. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 45.6 in Longton. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 55.4% in Longton.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 10,912 |
| 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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