Town comparison
Billinge vs Bolton (Bolton)
Which is better to live in? 12.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Billinge wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Billinge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton (bolton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £261,331, Billinge undercuts Bolton (bolton) (£261,398) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Billinge (£219,616 vs £159,223).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billinge prices grew faster — 40% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Billinge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 86.8 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Bolton (bolton). The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Bolton (bolton) 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Billinge, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bolton (bolton), which has 72 schools, the figure is 96.5%.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 72 |
| Primary | 3 | 60 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 96.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billinge averages 460.4 Mbps – ahead of Bolton (bolton)'s 437.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Billinge is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (460 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billinge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Bolton (bolton) averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Billinge has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 61.5% in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 54% in Bolton (bolton).
| Indicator | Billinge | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 184,618 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £27,821 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 27.4% |
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