Billinge vs Haydock

At £170,063, Haydock undercuts Billinge (£261,331) by around 54% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.

Billinge has a crime rate of 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Haydock at 86.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Haydock it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Billinge, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haydock, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Billinge averages 460.4 Mbps – ahead of Haydock's 405.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 79.1% in Haydock.

→Billinge is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (460 vs 406 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Billinge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Haydock averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,140 in Haydock. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.

→Haydock has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,673 in Haydock and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 44.6 in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 67.5% in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 54.7% in Haydock.

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