Blackrod vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackrod is about 9% cheaper on average. Fulwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackrod
£218,151
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Blackrod
98.7
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackrod
100.0%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackrod
430.5
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Blackrod
72.2
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Blackrod
£30,334
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Blackrod is £218,151, which is 9% less than Fulwood at £239,905. The most affordable entry point in Blackrod is a flat at £132,500, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Blackrod (£132,500 vs £99,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 96.6 offences per 1,000 people, Fulwood is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Blackrod's 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackrod is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 WestBlackrod has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Fulwood. Blackrod has 2 schools in total, while Fulwood has 17.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackrod | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackrod offers faster average downloads at 430.5 Mbps, compared to 413.9 Mbps in Fulwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Blackrod and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Blackrod and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Blackrod is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (431 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackrod are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 72 (band C) in Fulwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Blackrod and £1,105 in Fulwood. 69.6% of homes in Blackrod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,333.5 in Blackrod and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 42.5 in Blackrod and 39.5 in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Blackrod and 56.2% in Fulwood. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Blackrod versus 58.3% in Fulwood.
| Indicator | Blackrod | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,340 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,333.5 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 31.7% |
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