Billinge vs Burtonwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Burtonwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Burtonwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burtonwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Burtonwood
£233,244
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Burtonwood
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Burtonwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Burtonwood
446.5
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Burtonwood
72
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Burtonwood
£31,331
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Billinge commands an average of £261,331, compared with £233,244 in Burtonwood – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Burtonwood it is a flat at £124,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Billinge (£219,616 vs £156,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBurtonwood has a crime rate of 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Billinge at 86.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Burtonwood 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 Burtonwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Billinge. There are 3 schools in Billinge and 2 in Burtonwood.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.4 Mbps in Billinge and 446.5 Mbps in Burtonwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 96.4% in Burtonwood. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 87.3% in Burtonwood.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (460 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burtonwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Billinge averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,030 in Burtonwood. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,330.5 in Burtonwood and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 43.9 in Burtonwood. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 66.5% in Burtonwood. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 57.3% in Burtonwood.
| Indicator | Billinge | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 3,504 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £31,330.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 30.1% |
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