Blackrod vs Hindley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Hindley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Hindley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackrod
£218,151
Hindley
£174,266
Crime Rate
Blackrod
98.7
Hindley
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackrod
100.0%
Hindley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackrod
430.5
Hindley
438.1
EPC Rating
Blackrod
72.2
Hindley
71.4
Median Income
Blackrod
£30,334
Hindley
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Blackrod commands an average of £218,151, compared with £174,266 in Hindley – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Blackrod is a flat at £132,500, while in Hindley it is a flat at £96,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Blackrod (£132,500 vs £96,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHindley has a crime rate of 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Blackrod at 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackrod 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 Blackrod, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hindley. There are 2 schools in Blackrod and 9 in Hindley.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 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 | Blackrod | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.1 Mbps in Hindley and 430.5 Mbps in Blackrod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Blackrod and 96% in Hindley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Blackrod and 85% in Hindley.
Hindley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackrod leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Hindley averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Blackrod and £1,087 in Hindley. 69.6% of homes in Blackrod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Hindley.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,333.5 in Blackrod and £29,107 in Hindley. The median age is 42.5 in Blackrod and 41.9 in Hindley. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Blackrod versus 64% in Hindley. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Blackrod and 55.8% in Hindley.
| Indicator | Blackrod | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,340 | 24,485 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,333.5 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 26.6% |
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