Billinge vs Coppull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coppull wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Coppull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coppull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Coppull
£211,245
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Coppull
56.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Coppull
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Coppull
441.5
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Coppull
72
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Coppull
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Billinge commands an average of £261,331, compared with £211,245 in Coppull – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Coppull it is a flat at £74,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Billinge (£219,616 vs £145,110).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coppull prices grew faster — 48% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Coppull experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.7 per 1,000 versus 86.8 per 1,000 in Billinge. The most common crime category in Billinge 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 WestFamilies may prefer Coppull, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Billinge. There are 3 schools in Billinge and 4 in Coppull.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 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 | Billinge | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.4 Mbps in Billinge and 441.5 Mbps in Coppull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 95.2% in Coppull. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 84.7% in Coppull.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (460 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coppull 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 £1,144 in Coppull. 67.4% of homes in Billinge 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 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Coppull and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 44.8 in Coppull. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 72.9% in Coppull. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 57.9% in Coppull.
| Indicator | Billinge | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 8,303 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 31.9% |
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