Town comparison
Billinge vs Hindley
Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hindley wins on house prices with a 50% gap. Billinge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hindley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Hindley
£174,266
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Hindley
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Hindley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Hindley
438.1
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Hindley
71.4
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Hindley
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Billinge commands an average of £261,331, compared with £174,266 in Hindley – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Hindley it is a flat at £96,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 68% pricier in Billinge (£219,616 vs £130,809).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindley prices grew faster — 41% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Billinge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 86.8 per 1,000 versus 92.2 per 1,000 in Hindley. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Hindley 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 Hindley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Billinge. There are 3 schools in Billinge and 9 in Hindley.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.4 Mbps in Billinge and 438.1 Mbps in Hindley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 96% in Hindley. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 85% in Hindley.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (460 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billinge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Hindley averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,087 in Hindley. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Hindley.
Billinge has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £29,107 in Hindley. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 41.9 in Hindley. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 64% in Hindley. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 55.8% in Hindley.
| Indicator | Billinge | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 24,485 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 26.6% |
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