Banks vs Coppull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coppull is about 29% cheaper on average. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banks
£272,518
Coppull
£211,245
Crime Rate
Banks
48.0
Coppull
56.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banks
100.0%
Coppull
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banks
239.5
Coppull
441.5
EPC Rating
Banks
70.8
Coppull
72
Median Income
Banks
£29,254
Coppull
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Coppull more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £211,245 versus £272,518 in Banks. The most affordable entry point in Banks is a flat at £112,125, while in Coppull it is a flat at £74,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Banks (£112,125 vs £74,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coppull prices grew faster — 48% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 48 offences per 1,000 people, Banks is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Coppull's 56.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banks is violent-crime, while in Coppull 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 Banks: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Coppull.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coppull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banks | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coppull enjoy 441.5 Mbps on average, while Banks lags behind at 239.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Banks and 95.2% in Coppull. Gigabit availability stands at 23.2% in Banks and 84.7% in Coppull.
Coppull is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (442 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coppull is band C (score 72), ahead of Banks's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Banks and £1,144 in Coppull. 65.6% of homes in Banks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Coppull.
Coppull has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Banks has a population of 4,439 while Coppull has 8,303. Median household income is £32,033.3 in Coppull and £29,254 in Banks. The median age is 46 in Banks and 44.8 in Coppull. Employment rates stand at 54% in Banks and 57.9% in Coppull.
| Indicator | Banks | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,439 | 8,303 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,254 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.9% |
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