Town comparison
Billinge vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Billinge is about 31% cheaper on average. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Frodsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Billinge is £261,331, which is 31% less than Frodsham at £378,088. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Frodsham (£177,240 vs £88,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billinge prices grew faster — 40% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Frodsham (57.9 per 1,000) compared to Billinge (86.8 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 WestFrodsham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Billinge. Billinge has 3 schools in total, while Frodsham has 4.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billinge offers faster average downloads at 460.4 Mbps, compared to 392.4 Mbps in Frodsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 76% in Frodsham.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (460 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Frodsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Billinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,103 in Frodsham. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
Frodsham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Frodsham and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 57.2% in Frodsham. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 68.3% in Frodsham.
| Indicator | Billinge | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 9,101 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 35.7% |
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