Billinge vs Blackrod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackrod offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Billinge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Blackrod
£218,151
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Blackrod
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Blackrod
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Blackrod
430.5
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Blackrod
72.2
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Blackrod
£30,334
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Blackrod more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £218,151 versus £261,331 in Billinge. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Blackrod it is a flat at £132,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Billinge (£219,616 vs £162,717).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 86.8 offences per 1,000 people, Billinge is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Blackrod's 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Blackrod 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 Blackrod: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Billinge.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Billinge enjoy 460.4 Mbps on average, while Blackrod lags behind at 430.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 94.3% in Blackrod. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 83.4% in Blackrod.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (460 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blackrod is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Billinge's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,110 in Blackrod. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Blackrod.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billinge has a population of 4,963 while Blackrod has 5,340. Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £30,333.5 in Blackrod. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 42.5 in Blackrod. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 56.7% in Blackrod.
| Indicator | Billinge | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £30,333.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 30.6% |
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