Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Southport
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bamber Bridge wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Southport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Southport
£252,668
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Southport
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Southport
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Southport
202.5
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Southport
70.8
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Southport
£29,254
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Southport commands an average of £252,668, compared with £240,197 in Bamber Bridge – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Southport it is a flat at £149,944.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Southport (£149,944 vs £109,264).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Southport prices grew faster — 24% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bamber Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.7 per 1,000 versus 75.9 per 1,000 in Southport. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Southport 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 WestFamilies may prefer Southport, where 95.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Bamber Bridge. There are 16 schools in Bamber Bridge and 24 in Southport.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southport School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 24 schools (19 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 24 |
| Primary | 13 | 19 |
| Secondary | 3 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 412.3 Mbps in Bamber Bridge and 202.5 Mbps in Southport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 95.9% in Southport. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 18.6% in Southport.
Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 104% on average download speed (412 vs 203 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bamber Bridge, scoring 72.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Southport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,204 in Southport. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Southport.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £29,254 in Southport. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 46 in Southport. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 54% in Southport. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 68.7% in Southport. Bamber Bridge has a population of 40,045 and Southport has 94,438.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 94,438 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £29,254 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.9% |
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